Talking to Hashem When Angry [#212]

February 12, 2018

Question:

How can I talk to Hashem as I am in middle of going through a negative emotion, such as if I am in middle of anger?

Answer:

As you feel yourself getting angry, say to Hashem, “Hashem, You gave me the power of free will to choose if I will overcome my anger or not. I don’t want to get angry, because I know that it is your will that I should not be angry. Please help me choose correctly and overcome my anger.” In this way, you don’t just ask Hashem to help you overcome your anger; you include Hashem in all aspects of it, because you ask Him to help you choose.