Anger is a normal, human emotion. But what do we do with it when the sun sets and the day’s tensions still linger? In tonight’s vulnerable and insightful episode, Peyton Garland reflects on Ephesians 4:25-27 and how it speaks to our struggles with anger, especially in relationships.

Sharing her own experience as a newlywed learning to navigate daily frustrations, Peyton highlights a crucial truth: anger itself isn’t sinful—but what we do with it can either honor God or give the enemy a foothold. True resolution doesn’t always come before bedtime, but we can choose to bring our anger to God instead of letting it fester.

This episode offers permission to slow down, reflect, and invite God to transform anger into an opportunity for growth, healing, and grace. It’s an invitation to let the sunset be a gentle reminder to lay your burdens down and trust God with your heart.

🧭 Main Takeaways

• Discover that anger is not sin itself—it’s how we respond that matters.

• Learn how to avoid letting anger plant seeds of bitterness in your heart.

• Recognize the difference between trying to “fix” everything and humbly bringing your frustrations to God.

• Experience the peace that comes when you let God turn your anger into an opportunity for growth.

📖 Bible Verse Reference

Ephesians 4:25-27 (NIV)

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. ‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”

🔗 Read Ephesians 4:25-27 on BibleStudyTools.com

Also Referenced:

• Psalm 4:4 – “Be angry, but do not sin.”
  🔗 Read Psalm 4:4

🙏 Your Evening Prayer

Father,
It’s so easy to allow my anger to turn into sin, and it’s easy for pride to convince me that I can fix all of life’s problems when my frustrations aren’t in check.
Grant me Your wisdom, discernment, and grace to not only recognize when I am angry, but to keep that anger from being manipulated by the enemy.
Help me recognize where bitterness and vengeance have crept in, and allow me to be humble enough to come to You at the end of the day to self-reflect and repent.
May the sunset be my reminder that I can’t fix all life’s problems, but that Your mercy is waiting for me, ready to heal my today and offer hope for my tomorrow.
Amen.

🌙 Three Things to Meditate Upon Tonight

1. Identify the Source
   Who or what tends to spark your anger? Why?

2. Reflect on Your Response
   When anger flares up, is your first response bitterness, vengeance, stress—or prayer?

3. Transform Anger into Growth
   Ask God to use your anger as a moment for self-reflection and to draw closer to His grace.

“May the sunset be my reminder that I can’t fix all life’s problems, but that God’s mercy is waiting to heal my today and offer hope for tomorrow.”

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