Slow to Anger

Memory Verse:

But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalm 86:15

But you, O Lord, are …slow to get angry….

God declared Himself to be “slow to anger” as He made a covenant with Moses.

The LORD passed in front of Moses, calling out, "Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Exodus 34:6

The LORD is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. Psalm 145:8 NASB

Anger is such a fearful emotion—no matter which side of it you are on. To be angry can be frightening because you can be so close to losing control and doing or saying something you’ll regret. To be the one on whom the anger is directed can be super scary, too. Can you trust that one who is angry with you not to attack you? We are blessed that our God is “slow to get angry.” He is so powerful and His anger can destroy. Look at that flood that Noah had to endure…and the forty years in the desert for the Hebrew people when they escaped from Egypt.

David wrote about dealing with anger in the Psalms. Sleep on it—don’t let it control you. Later Paul taught about that anger writing to the church at Ephesus.

You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him. Don't sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD. Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let your face smile on us, LORD. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:3-8

May I be slow to anger…like You, Lord. I don’t want anger to control or consume me.

Prayer ~ Lord God, I am thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I am thankful that You are slow to anger. For that and Your mercy, I praise You and worship You…Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Daily Bible Reading: Ezekiel 13-15

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Crepes have become a new family tradition! These are sure to dispel any anger. I think God would even enjoy them.

Crepes

3 cups flour (I used whole wheat)

2 Tbsp raw cane sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 scant tsp salt

4 cups milk

4 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp melted butter or oil

Measure flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add liquids ingredients, including eggs, and beat with a hand held mixer until smooth.

Oil a skillet or griddle and heat over medium heat until a drop of water will sizzle when sprinkled on it. Pour the batter onto the grill in the size you want—keeping the crepe thin. Make them small for small people…and larger for those with a big appetite. Cook until lightly browned. Carefully flip and brown the other side. Stack the cooked crepes on a wire rack in a warm 200 degrees or less oven until all the batter is cooked.

Fill each savory crepe with meat, veggies, and cheese of your choice. Fill sweet crepes by spreading with jelly, jam, applesauce, warm chopped fruit, like peaches, apples, blueberries or strawberries. Add peanut or almond butter if desired. Roll the crepes up and serve warm.

Savory crepes can be topped with melted cheese, sour cream or pesto sauce. Sweet ones maybe topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!

© 2019 Text and photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

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