When Anger Takes Over

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Anger is something every one of us experiences. It can show up fast—when things feel unfair, when someone hurts us, or when we don’t get our way.Proverbs 29:11 says, “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” This verse doesn’t say anger itself is wrong. It shows us the difference between reacting and responding. Letting anger control us often leads to words and actions we regret. Wisdom, on the other hand, knows when to pause.Anger can look like snapping at someone you love, raising your voice, shutting down, or saying things you wish you could take back. Being wise doesn’t mean pretending you’re not angry. It means choosing what you do with that anger. Pausing, breathing, stepping away, and praying before reacting can change everything.Wisdom chooses calm over losing control.