Greetings, everyone!
I’m glad to be here and fully participate in this contest today.
We are human beings with emotions and feelings, with fresh blood flowing through our veins. We are not stones or sticks; we feel things, whether good or bad. People will always get angry at certain things, especially when they involve other human beings, and even animals too.
There was a time I was very angry with my immediate sister because of her actions towards her own life and my mother’s. She made unnecessary decisions that did not sit well with my family and me. My parents were so upset that my dad almost disowned me. I felt like I should hold her, open her brain, and put sense into her so she could think wisely and prudently.
The worst part was when she traveled with her son to an unknown place without informing us. When she returned, her child was sick. My mother, who has a soft heart, had to rush the child to the hospital for treatment. I kept asking myself, “Is my sister not thinking? Can’t she reason before making decisions?” I was deeply upset and kept praying, “God, please help her.” It was mentally exhausting for all of us because of the consequences of the path she was taking. My parents and I were very angry with her. Each time we tried to correct or guide her, she would either avoid us or disappear from the house for weeks, refusing to listen or follow any advice given to her.
However, we have learned to be long-suffering with her. We continue to show her love, forgiveness, patience, and kindness so that change can take place in her life. It is a gradual process, and we are still trusting the Lord to do His will in her life.
The Bible says we should be angry but not sin. Sometimes, when someone offends us, it can lead to serious consequences, even death, which should not be so. Anger should not produce negative outcomes, but rather bring about positive change and that comes through love and forgiveness.
Simple steps that can help ease anger in a person’s heart include apologizing, stepping away from the situation, or keeping quiet and praying for that person, and controlling yourself too. These can prevent unnecessary arguments that may escalate the situation.
Therefore, whenever we are angry, we should learn to remain calm and not go to extremes, so we can avoid hurting others and ourselves.
This is my response to the Hivelearners featured contest week 210 episode 2
I love, I care, and I forgive
