Practice the Pause: Anger, Pride & the Holy Spirit

This episode is different.No script. No outline. Just a real, unfiltered conversation—recorded live while sitting on the floor, Bible open, painting, and processing in real time.Over the last few days, I’ve been dealing with anger—losing my temper, feeling justified, thinking it was anxiety…But God showed me something I didn’t expect.It wasn’t anxiety.It was pride.In this episode, we talk about what it really means to grieve the Holy Spirit—not in some distant or dramatic way, but in the everyday moments where we react instead of pause.📖 Key Scriptures:Ephesians 4:26–32James 1:20Proverbs 16:32Proverbs 29:11Proverbs 17:27–28Psalm 141:31 Peter 2:231 Peter 5:8Romans 8We unpack:• Why human anger doesn’t produce God’s righteousness• How pride fuels our reactions• What “be angry and sin not” actually looks like in real life• How reacting in the flesh gives the enemy a foothold• Why the pause is not self-control—it’s surrender✨ The Pause Practice:Identify the triggerTake a 3-second breath prayerAsk: “Lord, what does love look like here?”Respond led by the Spirit—not your emotionsThis isn’t about managing your anger better.It’s about letting the Holy Spirit lead you in the moment.📝 Companion blog (deeper reflection):👉 https://www.tonyabruton.com/blog💛 Support the show:👉 Venmo: Tonya-BrutonIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs it.