“Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.” — Proverbs 29:11 (NLT)
Recently, I came across a video of a group of women attending an “anger venting camp.” Their sole activity was to express their frustrations toward their husbands—who were not physically present—by screaming into the air or striking the ground with sticks. While this might seem like a harmless way to release pent-up emotions, the reality is that these women were not gaining control over their anger. Instead, their anger still had control over them. The danger in such an approach is that, eventually, the same emotions they were encouraged to vent could manifest in real-life actions, possibly harming their relationships.
Beloved, if you truly want to master anger, the solution is not to vent it but to take control of it. Managing anger is not about finding outlets to express rage but about learning to control your reactions. Anger is an emotion, and what God expects from us is to rule over it—not let it rule over us.
The Bible clearly states, “Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.” (Proverbs 29:11, NLT). Did you see that? If you have a habit of venting your anger, it means you are a slave to it. The question is, do you want anger to be your master? Certainly not! So, I encourage you to take charge of your emotions. The more you practice restraint, the stronger your control will become. Over time, you will gain mastery over your anger. Hallelujah!
Today’s Rhema
God wants you to gain control over your anger, not vent it!
Confession for Today
Father, I am grateful for this revelation. The eyes of my understanding are enlightened, and I receive the grace and wisdom to master my emotions. I choose to walk in self-control, and anger will not rule over me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
