I ran a 5K last night and things didn’t go so well. I felt uncomfortable from the start, ran the first mile too fast, and suffered through the rest of the race. At the end, I was disappointed and frustrated...perhaps even a little angry.
As I sat there on the curb, I had a choice to make. What would I do with the anger I was feeling. Sure, I could let it tear me down, but couldn’t I also use it to motivate me to do better? Think about it. What makes you angry? Angry enough to find a solution to the problem? Angry enough to make things better? Anger, like other emotions, can energize and motivate us. Rather than letting your anger destroy you, what could you do to ensure your anger leads to making things better? Turning to faith, in the Bible we see Jesus get angry many times, but His anger is always temporary, motivating Him to make a positive impact on the things and people around Him. Jesus takes his anger and uses it to heal the sick, give to the poor, defend the oppressed... ultimately making the world a better place. Couldn't we do the same?
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I am a UMC pastor, appointed to serve as a chaplain for two senior adult living communities. My wife is a general music teacher and middle school band director, and we have two sons – 18 and 14. Archives
March 2020
Reflections From The Run
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