PROVERBS 14
Proverbs 14:29 (NLT)
"People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness."I used to have a short fuse. Before I became a Christian, it didn’t take much to set me off. Whether it was someone cutting me off in traffic or a disagreement at work, I’d let my anger take over. At the time, I thought it was just part of who I was—strong, direct, not someone to be messed with.
But the truth is, my anger often left a trail of damage I couldn’t always fix.
I remember one moment that still sticks with me. I lost my temper with someone close to me—said things I didn’t mean, raised my voice, and walked away angry. Even after I cooled down, the silence that followed was louder than anything I’d said. I had hurt someone I loved, and I couldn’t take those words back.
When I started reading the Bible and learning what it really means to follow Jesus, this verse from Proverbs hit me hard: “People with understanding control their anger…” That wasn’t me—not back then.
But God didn’t leave me there.
Over time, He began softening my heart. I started to see that true strength isn’t in outbursts—it’s in self-control. And that kind of control doesn’t come from just trying harder. It comes from letting God change you from the inside out.
I won’t pretend I never get angry—life still has its moments. But now, I’ve learned to pause, breathe, and pray. That simple pause has saved me from countless regrets. It’s also helped heal relationships I thought I’d lost for good.
Living with wisdom and restraint hasn’t just brought peace to my own life—it’s brought stability to the people around me.
If you’re reading this and thinking, “That sounds like me,”—there’s hope. You don’t have to stay stuck in that cycle. Ask God to help you grow in understanding and control. It won’t change overnight, but it will change.
And that change leads to a life that’s more peaceful, more stable, and filled with far fewer regrets.
PRAYERGod, thank You for being patient with me. Help me to grow in wisdom and self-control. Teach me to slow down, to listen, and to respond with grace. I want to be someone who brings peace, not chaos. Change my heart and help me reflect Your love to those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.