7. A Dangerous Prayer That Can Set You Free

What do you do with anger you can’t let go of?What if the Bible actually teaches you how to pray it?In Part 3 of this conversation, John Ortberg and Rankin Wilbourne tackle one of the most difficult emotions we face: anger.Psalm 109 is one of the most shocking passages in Scripture—full of raw, unfiltered anger. So why is it in the Bible?In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why denying anger isn’t spiritual maturity- How the Psalms give you permission to be honest with God- What it looks like to pray your anger instead of acting on it- How anger can actually be transformed into something healing- This is Part 3 of a 3-part convo on learning to pray your emotions.📚 Today's Resources:Life Together / writings on the Psalms — Dietrich Bonhoeffer🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 – Introduction (Part 3: Anger)00:24 – Recap: Running Toward the Storm00:46 – “What Do You Do With Anger?”01:08 – The Reality of Anger in the Psalms01:34 – Psalm 109 (The Angriest Psalm)02:21 – Why This Is So Shocking02:51 – Owning Your Anger (OWN Framework)03:27 – The “Alchemy” of Prayer03:55 – Why These Prayers Are in the Bible04:17 – Are We “Holier” Than the Psalmists?05:08 – “Vengeance Is Mine” (Letting Go)05:37 – Be Angry and Do Not Sin06:02 – Can You Be This Angry and Still Follow God?06:28 – A Real-Life Example: Unforgiveness07:04 – Bringing People Into God’s Presence07:37 – Expanding Perspective (God, Self, Others)08:11 – Why This Feels Complicated08:38 – Everyone Has an Anger Problem09:18 – Should You Pray Psalm 109?09:30 – Practical: Naming Someone Before God10:00 – The Turning Point (You Have a Choice)10:34 – Admitting “I Am Angry”11:17 – Psalms as Medicine for the Soul12:34 – When You’re Not Ready to Forgive13:00 – Starting With Honest Prayer13:46 – The Breakthrough: You Have a Choice14:21 – Final Invitation: Bring Your Anger to God