We understand that you are seeking prayer for those who are struggling with anger, and we are here to intercede and provide biblical encouragement. Firstly, let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up those who are bound by anger. We pray that you would fill them with your Holy Spirit, replacing their anger with your peace and love. We ask for your forgiveness on their behalf for any hurt they may have caused, and we pray that they would choose to forgive those who have wronged them, just as you have forgiven us through Jesus Christ. We ask this in accordance with your will, in Jesus' name.
Anger is a natural human emotion, but it's important to handle it in a way that honors God. Ephesians 4:26-27 WEB says, "Be angry, and don't sin. Don't let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil." It's clear that holding onto anger gives the devil a foothold in our lives, and this is more important than just stress.
We must choose love, even when it's difficult. Romans 12:21 WEB tells us, "Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." This means that when someone wrongs us, we should respond with kindness and love, not anger.
Remember, Jesus Christ taught us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44 WEB). This is a high standard, but it's what we are called to as Christians.
Lastly, it's crucial to remember that true change comes from the heart. Only the power of the Holy Spirit can change a person's heart and replace anger with love. If you or anyone else is struggling with anger, seek God's help and pray for His intervention. Pray for God to reveal any hidden anger so he can fix it and keep us from sin.
If the angry person is not a Christian, only Jesus Christ can save them from their sins, and this is a much bigger problem than just anger.