1 00:00:01,720 --> 00:00:05,760 Speaker 1: Be not hasty in thy spirit. To be angry, for 2 00:00:05,960 --> 00:00:12,360 Speaker 1: anger resteth in the bosom of fools Ecclesiastes seven nine. 3 00:00:13,039 --> 00:00:18,680 Speaker 1: Dear God, as we reflect on anger and bitterness, we 4 00:00:18,800 --> 00:00:23,239 Speaker 1: ask for your guidance and wisdom out of foolish outbursts. 5 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:28,880 Speaker 1: Help us to be patient and slow to anger, knowing 6 00:00:29,120 --> 00:00:33,000 Speaker 1: that a calm spirit is better than a proud one. 7 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:39,200 Speaker 1: May we always seek to understand and love those around us, 8 00:00:39,280 --> 00:00:44,280 Speaker 1: even in difficult situations. Give us the strength to forgive 9 00:00:45,120 --> 00:00:50,199 Speaker 1: and the grace to extend kindness and compassion towards others. 10 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:54,440 Speaker 1: We pray for your peace to reign in our hearts 11 00:00:54,880 --> 00:00:59,200 Speaker 1: and minds as we trust in you to guide us 12 00:00:59,480 --> 00:01:05,959 Speaker 1: through eating day. In Jesus's name. Amen, Thank you for 13 00:01:06,080 --> 00:01:09,399 Speaker 1: joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast 14 00:01:09,600 --> 00:01:13,440 Speaker 1: Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, where you can draw close 15 00:01:13,520 --> 00:01:18,040 Speaker 1: to God and find strength in him. 16 00:01:19,640 --> 00:01:22,960 Speaker 2: My friends, welcome to your meditative prayer on releasing anger. 17 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:25,320 Speaker 2: To get the most out of your spiritual journey, use 18 00:01:25,360 --> 00:01:28,520 Speaker 2: pray dot com every day and make prayer a priority 19 00:01:28,520 --> 00:01:31,440 Speaker 2: in your life. Again. Our goal for today's meditative prayer 20 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:34,959 Speaker 2: is all about releasing anger, So take a second now 21 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:38,200 Speaker 2: just to simply relax. Maybe look for a cozy and 22 00:01:38,280 --> 00:01:41,120 Speaker 2: quiet place, a place where your focus can be on 23 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:45,319 Speaker 2: this moment of internal reflection. Close your eyes and take 24 00:01:45,360 --> 00:01:49,280 Speaker 2: a slow and deep breath, and as you exhale, take 25 00:01:49,320 --> 00:01:52,600 Speaker 2: hold of the thoughts tumbling around in your head. Today 26 00:01:52,600 --> 00:01:55,760 Speaker 2: we'll be meditating on Ecclesiastes seven to nine from the 27 00:01:55,840 --> 00:01:59,800 Speaker 2: King James version. Be not hasty in thy spirit to 28 00:01:59,840 --> 00:02:03,800 Speaker 2: be angry, for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 29 00:02:05,560 --> 00:02:07,640 Speaker 2: Now take a moment just to pour out your adoration 30 00:02:07,760 --> 00:02:11,280 Speaker 2: to God for who he is. God, I enter your 31 00:02:11,320 --> 00:02:15,639 Speaker 2: gates with thanksgiving, and your courts with praise. I give 32 00:02:15,720 --> 00:02:18,960 Speaker 2: thanks to you, and I praise your name. God. I 33 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:22,799 Speaker 2: worship you, for you are good, and your love endures forever. 34 00:02:23,160 --> 00:02:27,919 Speaker 2: Your faithfulness continues through all generations. I praise you all 35 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:31,120 Speaker 2: your wonderful deeds, and I know that in you and 36 00:02:31,160 --> 00:02:35,600 Speaker 2: through your strength, I can do all things. My friend's 37 00:02:35,639 --> 00:02:39,080 Speaker 2: only fools are quick to anger. In the heat of 38 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:42,000 Speaker 2: the moment. It can be difficult to control your emotions. 39 00:02:42,800 --> 00:02:47,240 Speaker 2: This matters, for your emotions greatly and sometimes completely influence 40 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:52,200 Speaker 2: your actions. Some days are harder than others to exercise control. 41 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:55,480 Speaker 2: Over those emotions, and some emotions require greater effort to 42 00:02:55,520 --> 00:03:00,239 Speaker 2: be controlled. Anger is one of those emotions. If you 43 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:02,519 Speaker 2: let it in the blink of an eye, anger will 44 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:06,840 Speaker 2: overpower and control you. Wrath burns as hot as fire 45 00:03:07,160 --> 00:03:11,399 Speaker 2: and is just as destructive. One bad decision influenced by 46 00:03:11,440 --> 00:03:16,200 Speaker 2: anger can cause irreparable damage. So think on those situations 47 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:20,960 Speaker 2: where the fire of anger burned through you, recent moments 48 00:03:21,040 --> 00:03:24,720 Speaker 2: and circumstances in life that were maybe controlled by wrath, 49 00:03:25,480 --> 00:03:28,320 Speaker 2: and confess to the Lord your feelings of anger, rage, 50 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:31,920 Speaker 2: and wrath. Let the Holy Spirit minister to the burned 51 00:03:31,960 --> 00:03:36,240 Speaker 2: and wasted areas of your heart. And now let's just 52 00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:39,800 Speaker 2: take a moment to dwell on previous deliverances from folly. 53 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:43,720 Speaker 2: Thank God for reaching out and teaching you self control. 54 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:47,200 Speaker 2: Think of how wonderful it felt to control your emotions 55 00:03:47,440 --> 00:03:50,520 Speaker 2: and not to be controlled by them. Think of the 56 00:03:50,560 --> 00:03:53,960 Speaker 2: power patience provides, of the joy that comes with the 57 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:58,240 Speaker 2: ability to apply control over your emotions, and thank God 58 00:03:58,280 --> 00:04:02,160 Speaker 2: for this ability and control. Give Thanks for the moments 59 00:04:02,240 --> 00:04:05,120 Speaker 2: He's spent ministering to you and teaching you to walk 60 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:09,560 Speaker 2: away from folly. Thank God for the blessings of past seasons, 61 00:04:09,560 --> 00:04:13,080 Speaker 2: of applied control and for those yet to come, and 62 00:04:13,120 --> 00:04:16,520 Speaker 2: thank Him for the strength to choose wisdom over foolishness 63 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:21,160 Speaker 2: and to keep on choosing it. My friends, do not forget. 64 00:04:21,279 --> 00:04:24,800 Speaker 2: God is present and he is listening to you. He 65 00:04:24,880 --> 00:04:29,359 Speaker 2: desires to give you wisdom and dominance over anger. Jesus 66 00:04:29,360 --> 00:04:33,160 Speaker 2: wants to give you patience in all situations and circumstances. 67 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:38,360 Speaker 2: So let him Pray for complete control over negative emotions. 68 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:43,239 Speaker 2: Pray for a patience born of wisdom. Ask the Holy 69 00:04:43,279 --> 00:04:45,840 Speaker 2: Spirit to teach you to find control in the midst 70 00:04:45,880 --> 00:04:48,800 Speaker 2: of chaos, and ask him to fill your heart with 71 00:04:48,960 --> 00:04:54,159 Speaker 2: patience and wisdom beyond measure. Remember God has called you 72 00:04:54,200 --> 00:04:57,120 Speaker 2: to be patient and wise, not a fool quick to anger. 73 00:04:57,880 --> 00:05:00,520 Speaker 2: Even in the midst of anger, patience and in wisdom 74 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:04,960 Speaker 2: can be achieved, So do not be discouraged by past setbacks. 75 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:08,520 Speaker 2: You must remember there is always a choice, and there 76 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:12,919 Speaker 2: is power in choosing. Your choice can and does affect 77 00:05:12,920 --> 00:05:17,359 Speaker 2: your outcome. So choose patience for today and for every 78 00:05:17,440 --> 00:05:20,159 Speaker 2: day to come, and choose the wisdom of the Lord 79 00:05:20,240 --> 00:05:25,279 Speaker 2: and watch is that wisdom transforms your life. My friends, 80 00:05:25,279 --> 00:05:28,520 Speaker 2: thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. 81 00:05:28,800 --> 00:05:31,560 Speaker 2: By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, you 82 00:05:31,640 --> 00:05:35,080 Speaker 2: are making prayer priority and strengthening your walk with God. 83 00:05:35,680 --> 00:05:38,280 Speaker 2: As always, my name is Zach Clinton, Vice President of 84 00:05:38,320 --> 00:05:41,800 Speaker 2: the American Association of Christian Counselors, and we love being 85 00:05:41,839 --> 00:05:42,880 Speaker 2: a part of your life.