You know the scenario: the slightest word, the wrong inflection in your voice, or a simple mistake and your partner goes off with over-the-top anger. You are left wondering, “Is this all my fault?” The answer: “Probably not.”
Rather, your spouse is dealing with one or more of the basic emotional/spiritual causes of hurtful anger:
1. bitterness
2. moral impurity
3. unrealistic expectations
4. idols of materialism
5. low self-esteem
6. pride
If this describes you or your spouse, you need to repent of these issues and turn away from the causes of anger.
Proverbs 19:22a “What is desirable in a person is kindness…”
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks Bob & Cheryl will be occasionally delving into the serious issue of anger in marriage. Some of the posts will be lengthy. MMCW prays the posts will be both insightful and lead to healing in hurting homes.
About Cheryl Moeller
Cheryl Moeller has been married to her best friend Bob for 30 years. They are the parents of six children, one son-in-law, and three lively dogs. She uses her over-the-counter-top stand up comedy at women's groups and retreats, prays like it's her full-time job, writes a syndicated humor column, blogs about life with lots of kids at www.momlaughs.blogspot.com, and authors books such as Keep Courting: 100 Ways to Keep Courting After Marriage (purchase on their website) and Marriage Miracle (Harvest House 2010). Bob and Cheryl's passion is to connect two hearts for a lifetime. They have co-founded For Better For Worse For Keeps Ministries www.bobandcherylmoeller.com.
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