Is There a Prayer for Letting Go of Anger?
The Bible encourages you to bring your anger honestly to God in prayer rather than burying it or letting it fester. He can handle your honesty, and He is able to give you peace in return.
What Scripture Says
"Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret — it can only bring harm."
Psalm 37:8"Be angry, yet do not sin. Search your hearts on your beds and be silent."
Psalm 4:4"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Philippians 4:6"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge."
Psalm 62:8Going Deeper
Letting go of anger is not something you have to white-knuckle through on your own. The psalmists modeled a kind of prayer that is raw and honest — they poured out their frustration to God and trusted Him to be their refuge. When you bring your anger to God, He meets it with a peace that guards your heart in ways willpower alone cannot.
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