1 00:00:01,800 --> 00:00:05,560 Speaker 1: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, 2 00:00:05,920 --> 00:00:10,000 Speaker 1: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh 3 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:16,480 Speaker 1: a city Proverbs sixteen thirty two. Dear Lord, as we 4 00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:22,079 Speaker 1: meditate on our own proclivity towards anger, we ask for 5 00:00:22,239 --> 00:00:26,760 Speaker 1: you to cultivate self control in our lives. Grant us 6 00:00:26,800 --> 00:00:31,960 Speaker 1: the wisdom to resist temptation and to maintain a steadfast 7 00:00:32,159 --> 00:00:36,479 Speaker 1: spirit even in the face of adversity. May we be 8 00:00:36,760 --> 00:00:42,160 Speaker 1: slow to anger and quick to forgive, knowing that kindness 9 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:47,360 Speaker 1: and patience are characteristics that please you. We pray for 10 00:00:47,440 --> 00:00:52,040 Speaker 1: your guidance and strength to overcome any obstacles that may 11 00:00:52,120 --> 00:00:56,600 Speaker 1: come our way, leaning on your love and power to 12 00:00:56,800 --> 00:01:03,640 Speaker 1: carry us through. In Jesus's name, Amen, thank you for 13 00:01:03,760 --> 00:01:07,080 Speaker 1: joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast 14 00:01:07,319 --> 00:01:11,160 Speaker 1: Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, where you can draw close 15 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:16,400 Speaker 1: to God and find strength in him. 16 00:01:16,920 --> 00:01:20,120 Speaker 2: My friends, welcome to your meditative prayer on releasing anger. 17 00:01:20,520 --> 00:01:22,759 Speaker 2: To get the most out of your spiritual journey, usepray 18 00:01:22,840 --> 00:01:25,760 Speaker 2: dot com every day and make prayer a priority in 19 00:01:25,760 --> 00:01:28,760 Speaker 2: your life. Again. Our goal for today's meditative prayer is 20 00:01:28,800 --> 00:01:32,760 Speaker 2: all about releasing anger, so before anything else, let's just 21 00:01:32,800 --> 00:01:35,920 Speaker 2: take a minute to center ourself. Maybe it's in a 22 00:01:35,959 --> 00:01:39,840 Speaker 2: place where you can relax. Find a comfortable position that 23 00:01:39,880 --> 00:01:43,920 Speaker 2: will allow you to reflect. Now turn that reflection towards 24 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:47,160 Speaker 2: the word of God. Allow your heart to enter into 25 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:49,880 Speaker 2: the presence of the Lord, and prepare your mind to 26 00:01:49,920 --> 00:01:53,080 Speaker 2: be filled with his word. Today we'll be meditating on 27 00:01:53,160 --> 00:01:57,960 Speaker 2: Proverbs sixteen thirty two from the King James version. He 28 00:01:58,120 --> 00:02:00,680 Speaker 2: that is slow to anger is better than than the mighty, 29 00:02:01,120 --> 00:02:04,400 Speaker 2: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh 30 00:02:04,520 --> 00:02:08,200 Speaker 2: a city. My friends, let your worship now rise up 31 00:02:08,240 --> 00:02:12,200 Speaker 2: to God Father. I praise you, for you are the 32 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:15,880 Speaker 2: mighty God. I adore you because your word is living 33 00:02:15,919 --> 00:02:19,080 Speaker 2: and active. It is sharper than any double edged sword. 34 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:22,560 Speaker 2: I praise you for your word penetrates even to the 35 00:02:22,600 --> 00:02:26,080 Speaker 2: division of soul and spirit. Your word knows what is 36 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:29,320 Speaker 2: in the human heart. Your word alone is capable of 37 00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:33,080 Speaker 2: judging human thought and intent. I worship you for you 38 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:39,000 Speaker 2: alone have this power. My friend's patience is better than power, 39 00:02:39,040 --> 00:02:43,720 Speaker 2: and self control is better than capturing a city. My 40 00:02:43,800 --> 00:02:47,880 Speaker 2: friend's patience is better than power, and self control is 41 00:02:47,960 --> 00:02:51,840 Speaker 2: better than capturing a city. To practice patience and to 42 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:55,239 Speaker 2: be in control. It requires you to control your emotions. 43 00:02:56,320 --> 00:02:59,680 Speaker 2: Anger is a strong emotion, especially if you do not 44 00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:02,520 Speaker 2: take control of it. It, my friends, will control you. 45 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:08,280 Speaker 2: To control your emotions, you must exercise patience. Patience has 46 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:11,800 Speaker 2: learned and earned through hard work with the Holy Spirit. 47 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:16,320 Speaker 2: In this lesson, there are no shortcuts and no cheat codes. 48 00:03:17,480 --> 00:03:20,160 Speaker 2: So think for a moment on what is making you 49 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:25,240 Speaker 2: feel angry and agitated. Now confess those areas of restlessness 50 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:28,639 Speaker 2: to the Holy Spirit. Share with him your struggles and 51 00:03:28,760 --> 00:03:32,760 Speaker 2: exercising self control. Tell the Lord of the emotions that 52 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:36,360 Speaker 2: threaten to overwhelm and overcome you, and open yourself up 53 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:38,720 Speaker 2: to Him in this moment by reaching out for his 54 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:44,560 Speaker 2: guidance and his discipline. Now consider all the times God 55 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:47,400 Speaker 2: provided you relief from anger, and thank him for it. 56 00:03:48,360 --> 00:03:51,080 Speaker 2: Thank the Lord for giving you patience in times of need. 57 00:03:51,840 --> 00:03:55,119 Speaker 2: Thank God for teaching you discipline and to control your emotions. 58 00:03:55,880 --> 00:03:59,480 Speaker 2: Thank Him for his power and his mercy. Give thanks 59 00:03:59,520 --> 00:04:01,880 Speaker 2: to God for all the past times you felt out 60 00:04:01,880 --> 00:04:05,920 Speaker 2: of control and He provided you with safety and stability. 61 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:09,200 Speaker 2: And thank Him for the access to safety you will 62 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:13,240 Speaker 2: always have in him. My friends, never forget God is 63 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:17,440 Speaker 2: present and he is listening to you. Come before Him 64 00:04:17,480 --> 00:04:20,240 Speaker 2: and ask him to grant you his patience, to give 65 00:04:20,279 --> 00:04:24,000 Speaker 2: you the ability to control your emotions. Ask God to 66 00:04:24,080 --> 00:04:26,720 Speaker 2: teach you to lean on him during times of anger 67 00:04:27,080 --> 00:04:29,680 Speaker 2: and to know that He cannot and will not fail you. 68 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:33,520 Speaker 2: Ask the Holy Spirit to give you faith and his 69 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:37,320 Speaker 2: ability to mold your character, to teach you discipline and 70 00:04:37,400 --> 00:04:42,440 Speaker 2: self control over any emotion. Ask God to be your 71 00:04:42,480 --> 00:04:46,360 Speaker 2: sanctuary and your stronghold, to fortify the walls of your 72 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:51,400 Speaker 2: heart against hate, and to give your spirit resilience. Remember 73 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:56,040 Speaker 2: God is your creator and your instructor. He will enable 74 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:59,520 Speaker 2: and empower you to conquer your feelings into master patience. 75 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:03,400 Speaker 2: God is the rock upon which you can stand because 76 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:07,280 Speaker 2: He is a firm foundation. He will teach you the 77 00:05:07,320 --> 00:05:10,400 Speaker 2: power of patience and will make you the mightiest warrior, 78 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:15,280 Speaker 2: capable of conquering the hardest siege you will ever face, 79 00:05:15,600 --> 00:05:21,120 Speaker 2: which is often you yourself. My friends, be blessed today. 80 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:26,039 Speaker 2: Thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. 81 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:29,120 Speaker 2: By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, you 82 00:05:29,160 --> 00:05:32,559 Speaker 2: are making prayer priority and strengthening your walk with God. 83 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:36,120 Speaker 2: I am Zach Clinton, Vice President of the American Association 84 00:05:36,200 --> 00:05:38,960 Speaker 2: of Christian Counselors, and we love being a part of 85 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:39,440 Speaker 2: your life.