Anger

"You have heard that it was said to people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgement' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgement. Again, anyone who says to his brother, Raca. is answerable to the Sanhendrin. But anyone who says 'You fool!' will be in danger of fire and hell.

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift."

"Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny."

In all reality, this is pretty difficult to abide. When you become angry, especially with someone it is so hard to try to forgive, forget, and move on! There have been so many people in my life who I have felt that have let me down and people who have hurt me in ways that are unforgivable in many eyes.... here is the thing it hurts the most when it is loved ones! and God expects for me not to hold anger! Well you know what, that is the least I can do for him! I must remember, "FOR IF YOU FORGIVE MEN WHEN THEY SIN AGAINST YOU, YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL ALSO FORGIVE YOU. BUT IF YOU DO NOT FORGIVE MEN THEIR SINS, YOUR FATHER WILL NOT FORGIVE YOUR SINS!"

Am I perfect? NO!!!!! Do I make people angry, yes all the time! Do I do it intentionally, no! Do I want people to hate me and hold angry towards me, no! So, that means I must give that same respect in return! At this moment and from here on out my heart will be open to forgiveness! I will forgive family, I will forgive friends, I will forgive enemies; I ask my heavenly Father to please listen to heart and know that I am asking him to take all my anger away and allow me to continue to keep an open heart full of forgiveness! And I ask to whomever I have angered to PLEASE forgive me!