Anger is a God-given emotion which indicates unresolved tension within a person’s spirit. It is anger’s motives, forms of expression, and effects that determine whether it is sinful or appropriate. Anger is an emotion or passion directed towards self or others in response to a real or perceived wrongdoing. Nothing makes a person remain angry after the initial irritation or trauma, but he or she chooses whether to continue being angry. How a person responds determines whether he will harbor the hurt, or whether the emotion will be dealt with and dissolved. Many people have hidden anger. Anger that they have suppressed and chose not to deal with it during that time. Signs of hidden anger are Depression, Chronic sarcasm, impatience, frequent stress-related illnesses, having a critical spirit, being legalistic, and or being self-centered. Anger can be a stepping stone to healing or a stumbling block of rage. My prayer is that you will have an appropriate expressions of anger to motivate you toward restoration. Stay tuned for part 2 to inform you how to be healed of anger.