Day 77 - Dealing with Anger: Write About Angry Feelings
As you attempt to deal with your anger, you may find it helpful to write about your angry feelings. Writing about your feelings will help to unload some of that pressure because it gives you a way to express your emotions.
Barbara Johnson says, “The anger comes and just seems to flood you. But there are a lot of ways to dilute the anger. If you have lost a loved one, write a letter. That will help you unload some of those feelings you have.”
Address your letter to the person causing you the most anger and distress. It could be your lost loved one, a family member, or someone involved in the circumstances surrounding the death. You might be angry mostly with yourself. If your anger is directed at God, write a letter to Him. He alone can deliver you from your anger.
“May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word. May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise” (Psalm 119:169-170).
Precious Savior, deliver me from this anger. Amen.