Anger isn’t the problem. Unspoken anger is.
Anger shows up when something matters and something feels wrong. It’s a signal that your heart is trying to speak. 1. NAME THE FEELING
“I feel angry.” Not to justify it, but to tell the truth. Naming anger keeps it from turning into resentment or explosion. So don't avoid it. It will only grow more.
2. NAME THE NEED
Anger’s need is simple: a voice, to be heard and understood.
When that need goes unmet, anger falls into the ditch of withdrawal, blaming, or control.
3. RECEIVE THE GIFT
When anger is named and heard by God and safe people, it becomes a gift: passion — the energy to protect, create, restore, and act with clarity.
Jesus held anger this way. He didn’t stuff it or act out of it, He brought it to His Father and acted from love.
Reflection
Where is anger trying to give you a voice today?
Micro-Action
Say it quietly: “I feel angry. I need to be heard.” Let God and trusted people meet you there, so anger becomes passion, not pressure.