Anger Management

Certain types of music have the power to change hearts. Anger fumed from me one day while serving at church. Frustration over the lack of communication. Last minute changes irritated me. I really wanted to leave and go home. It seemed impossible for me to actually be there as a possitive influence. I thought I needed to go home and try for a do-over the following week. However, responsibilities and my strong drive of duty kept me there.

My heart was hardened, due to my attitude choice. It was arduous for me to let the Holy Spirit do his work inside me. Do you ever get to that point? Holding on to anger, or whatever emotions that cause us to put up barriers - preventing us from doing what we know we should. Why do we do that to ourselves?

Though I had no words, I prayed silently. My soul cried out for something. The worship and praise portion of the service began. I conscientiously tried to become aware of my posture. Sure that my fists were clenched, I checked myself so I wouldn't wreck myself. That is a very laborious assignment, right? My mouth moved stiffly, forcing myself to focus on the words. By the third song, I felt lighter somehow. My shoulders loosened. My hand was ready to rise up in surrender.

The wonder of how powerful God works, even through music, intensely astounds me.

Is there a song that seems to lay hold of you in an awesome way? Here are a couple that grab me, shaking me to my core.

Paul Beloche

Christy Nockels

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