Put on New Clothes

Instead of expressing every hint of rage, follow the Lord’s advice; walk at His pace step by step.

Colossians 3:7-10 says “You used to behave like them as you lived among them. But now you must also get rid of anger, wrath, malice, slander, obscene speech, and all such sins. Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old nature with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new nature, which is being renewed in full knowledge, consistent with the image of the one who created it."

People will notice that you are different, that your life stays aligned with Scripture.  When you put on the new clothing from Christ, your spirit is changed. It takes time and practice to break away from our old nature, however, with the Lord’s help we can accomplish the goal.

Pray to Jesus for help with flares of anger or any other sins, and He will lovingly assist you. 

Take Off the Cone of Shame

Do not roam down the road of the World, instead trust in God.

Proverbs 29:25 says, "Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe." The definition of snare is a trap for catching birds or animals.* The world can entrap you with fear and angst, where no contentment is found.

Being afraid of this fragile realm is fruitless for God is in control.  

If you continue to live in anxiety of the outcomes of elections, health issues, or money, you will never find true joy. The only course towards happiness is found in God. 

So don't put on the cone of shame and only see the fear of the World, rather trust in the Lord. 

*http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snare