40-Day Fast from Wrong Thinking - DAY 26 "THAT PERSON MAKES ME SO MAD!"

Revolution Day 26: "That person makes me so mad!"

Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, “That person makes me so mad!” We all have someone in our life at times that we may feel that way about.  This thinking robs us of the happiness God intended; and from enjoying other people. Let’s Change It Today: 1. Decide today that NO ONE makes you mad. Someone may light a match, but we ignite the fuse, by the choice to act on the feeling of anger. 2. Let’s learn from Cain. He tried to blame Abel for why he felt angry (Genesis 4:6-9). God told him, “Anger is crouching at the door, but you MUST master it.” (Genesis 4:7) 3. You CAN master your emotions. (Genesis 4:7) Believe this: God wouldn’t tell you to do something that He doesn’t give you the power to do. (2 Timothy 1:7) 4. Understand the meaning: Be angry, but sin not. (Ephesians 4:26)The sinful part of anger is blaming someone else for it; and taking it out on others. But it’s RIGHT to express it to God. Tell Him how you feel. He understands; and He can rescue you from it, when you’re honest. 5. Let go of your need for others to meet your expectations. Forgive them in your heart. And re-direct your misplaced expectations back toward God. (Psalm 75:6-7) 6. You will receive from God. (Colossians 3:23-24) Expect this. People only let you down when you have put too much dependence and expectation in their hands.  Think It & Say It: I decide today that no one is the source of my anger. They may trigger it; but I have power over it. I express it to God and expect His deliverance. I forgive others for letting me down, and I expect to receive from God for all my needs, in Jesus’ Name.