Just this morning my kids erupted in anger around the breakfast table. I bet you’ve never had a morning like that, right? Haha!
I walked outside and watered my flowers because I had to take a time-out for myself to calm down, pray for wisdom, and seek Spirit’s help.
That time spent alone allowed God to work on my heart first. It also gave me a chance to reach out to my hubby and run some discipline ideas past him, so I made sure I wasn’t reacting out of anger but with Spirit-led wisdom. Without that time away, I would have been tempted to join in the fight, and all it would have accomplished is a yelling match.
As I prayed, these are some of the verses and ideas God brought to mind. I hope they bless you, too!
Scripture Prayers for Your Angry Child
Psalm 120:1
Father, when my child and I are angry, help us never to forget that you are with us. We can take our troubles to you and you answer.
Psalm 111:4
Father, when we are tempted to focus on all that is going wrong, please bring to mind your wonderful works and the good things you’ve already done for us.
Matthew 9:36
Father, please help me to see my angry child with your eyes. Help me to love them as you do, so I fight for them and not against them.
Psalm 4:4
Father, when we are angry please help us not to sin. Give us the wisdom to release the anger in healthy ways instead of holding on to it. Help it to draw us to you and not away.
Psalm 78:38 & 58
Father, help my child and me to realize all anger isn’t bad. It can be helpful when someone is being hurt or wronged and something needs to be done. Please calm our big emotions, help us to show mercy, and move us to action when needed.
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In this prayer guide by Tricia Goyer, pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to:
- Know where the source of their anger comes from…
- Stop relying on their own understanding…
- Be angry without sinning…
- Let go of bitterness…
- Be slow to anger…
- Hold anger in check…
- And gain compassion, understanding, and the ability to forgive for your own heart.
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The mother of three active boys, Tara L. Cole teaches communication at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Tara is passionate about helping moms and their kids deepen their relationships with Jesus. She’s the author of Everyday Prayers for the School Year, and her podcast, Over A Cup, helps women connect with Jesus throughout their day. Learn more about her at www.taralcole.com. Connect with her on IG!
Hi there!
I was just reading about the PJJ and I was wondering what time the devotional will take place. I didn’t see a specific time or maybe I missed it because I’m tired, lol!
If you could let me know the time of day you would be meeting at, that would be great!
Thank you!
Jen
Hey Jen, thanks for asking! We haven’t worked out those exact details yet, but my guess is that the discussion posts for each day will go live in the morning (EST). We will be going live in the group 1-2 times a week as well, and those will probably take place during the lunch hour (EST). All that said, everything will be there in the FB group when you’re ready for it, whether you get to participate live or not. Hope this helps!
It will an awesome month of Joy
I’m excited about this prayer club, however I no longer am on fb. That’s one of those vices the Lord has called me to let go of and I’ve been fb free since October 31, 2021 and have no intentions of returning. I know this is a fb ran group, but I’m wondering if you will be sending info via email as well? I’ve also thought about hosting my own prayer club here at my home for close friends and family so I will be connected with others that way and I know we can all use it here locally. I actually found you on the you version app. And did your 5 day devotional when i was very sick for the whole month of January and it’s what pulled me through. Thank you for sharing this JOY with us.
Hey Spring! I think this is a GREAT idea, and you’re not the only person who has decided to host a prayer club in their own home. I’m going to try to pull together some ideas for those who want to do that and post them here on the blog within the next week or so. Watch for it please!
Hi !! I would love to be part of the prayer group but unfortunately I am not on Facebook . Will it be available in any other place? I love the book❤️❤️ I also did the Bible app devotional loved it 🙏🏻❤️❤️
Not right now, Ana, and I apologize. I know some people hate FB, but it continues to be one of the best places to create online community. If this changes in the future, we’ll make an announcement!
So am I understanding that we cannot participate unless we are on Fb? If that is the case then I will not be able to participate…please let me know as I would love to be involved. Thank you
For right now, that’s correct. Facebook remains the best way we can create community where we can grow together and get to know each other. This Prayer Club is just that…a club. It isn’t meant to be done individually. We hope you’ll join us sometimes in the future!