Slow to Wrath

Prov 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

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This is something I covet. I want to learn to be slower to wrath. I want to learn to keep an even keel. I want to learn not to be upset when things don't go my way. I want to have better attitudes toward those that annoy me. According to this verse, I would be wise to not get angry easily. How is that done? Should I take anger management classes? Should I learn yoga? Should I stop relating to people? No, none of these things will really work. The best way to control our anger is to let God's Holy Spirit control our lives. When we allow Him to control us, we can be free of the bondage of serving ourselves. When God is in control, anger must go. When God is in control, our lives are in control because God never changes. What a blessing! Lord, please control my life so that I can live for You and be slow to anger.