What's on my mind...

My prayer and promise to myself...

"Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself in any wise to do evil." - Psalm 37:8

Dear God... I have to admit that on the surface this seems like an impossible command to obey. I have ideas in my head... about how my life should be scheduled out, and in my control. How my children and husband should act, how clean and organized my house should stay, or how people should treat me. When things don't go the way I plan, I snap. I sometimes take my frustration out on anything and everything. I have a hard time controlling my temper. But...with all of my heart, I do not want to harbor anger and frustration, nor allow negativity to control my day. God...I know that you say "my plans are not your plans"...and even though my plans may actually be reasonable, I know that doesn't give me an excuse to be angry when interruptions occur. Help me not to lose my temper with my children...my husband...with anyone, and give me the strength to "let go"...to handle anger and frustration the way you do. I know that you wouldn't have told me to "cease from anger" if you didn't expect me to do it. And just as with other seemingly impossible tasks, I know that you will give me the strength I need when I need it. Thank you for your faithfulness...and thank you for reminding me to let go...to let go, and let God.