WHEN I TYPE LIKE THIS I AM YELLING AT YOU.

So about 5 minutes ago I was sitting here thinking, "Wow, I'd really like to post a blog, but I haven't had anything to post about lately. Kind of stinks."

And then I heard my dad screaming profanities from the kitchen. I got up and went in there to see what was wrong, though I knew it would be ridiculous. He was cleaning the floor, and our puppy, Daisey Mae, kept walking on it.

Well then, I stand corrected. That is OBVIOUSLY a reason to get angry! Ugh! How dare that puppy walk on the same floor it's always used to walking on! How dare it have the AUDACITY to do such a thing?! Right?!

Very wrong.

I am very against anger. I'm not sure why. You can say it's not biblical if you want, but you get angry and do good with it, then show me, and we'll reach an verdict. I know God gets angry... supposedly Jesus got angry at the temple. And there are verses that say "be angry and do not sin" or "do not let the sun go down on your anger." But there are also verses that say "Do away with all anger, malicious behavior... etc." And verses that say "As long as it depends on you live at peace with all men." There is almost never a time when anger flows from a peaceful heart. If we are angry, it is often because of our own rude desires and faults. Sometimes I get angry for God, because of a sin or something I see someone doing that is against Him, but I hardly ever get angry at a person. I have just realized nothing good comes of it. Right now my heart is not at rest. Just hearing my dad get upset caused me to get worked up and stressed out. Anger does not seem to be good for the body.

I believe it is very important that we all try our best to live peacefully. I believe it is very important that we all try our best to find joy in every situation. And though I know sometimes we lose our temper, sometimes we overreact, sometimes we freak out, maybe even over a big thing... we need to realize in the end that what sets us apart from the world is that when we take a step back and see the situation, we know God is at work and He may be using a trial to test us. A trial to test our faith. A trial to test our patience. Even a trial to test our joy and peace.

From now on, try to have a peace about things. Even if you think it's not bad to get angry, still.. try not to. Try to remain calm and joyful through all situations. That's a strong way to shine our light for Christ - no doubt about it.