Are you looking for prayers for anger? You have come to the right place. We all get angry at some point in our life. You could be angry at someone or yourself.
But when your anger spirals out of control, you should be concerned.
So we have written the 7 prayers for anger to seek God’s help to deal with your anger.
Let’s Pray
Short Prayer For Anger
Father God, you are worthy of all praise and honor. Thank you for this beautiful day you have made.
Lord, I have a problem with anger. This affects my relationship with my family and friends.
I pray that you give me the grace to stop being angry easily.
Lord, I commit this anger of mine to you. I pray that you will help me overcome anger and live free from its consequences.
Help me to always be patient in any circumstance. Guide me to always take time to listen before speaking.
Thank you, Lord, for helping me bring my anger under my control. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer To Be Slow To Anger
Heavenly Father, You are my redeemer. My rock and shield. I am so grateful to you for all you have done for me.
Lord, I am quick-tempered. I acknowledge that fact. This s not the way I want to live. I pray you give me your grace to help me be slow to anger.
I pray the fruit of the spirit, which is patience will be at work in me.
I pray I will exercise self-discipline in the management of my anger.
I pray I will always remember the health consequences of being overly angry.
Prayer For Freedom From Anger
Abba father, you are the lifter of my head. You are my deliverer. My stronghold in the day of trouble.
Lord, I pray that you set me from anger. For your word says in Galatians 5:1 NIV, “ It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
I decree and declare that am free from anger. For anger is a destroyer. I pray Anger will not rob me of my peace.
Thank you for delivering from anger. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Prayer For Chronic Anger
Father, I come humbly before you this day. I worship and praise your Holy Name. You are my shield and protector.
Lord, I am suffering from excessive anger. This has badly affected my relationship with family and friends.
Lord, it also makes me feel bad after an episode of my anger. I have tried everything within my power but the anger problem persists.
Lord, you are the only one who can deliver me from this chronic anger. I pray that you grant me the strength to resist this stronghold of anger.
I take authority and break its power over my life in Jesus. From today, chronic anger will no longer hold me captive. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen
Prayer To Be Angry About Injustice In Society
Lord God. My Redeemer. The shepherd of my soul. Unto you be all glory and honor. You are awesome. Your Kingdom rules over all.
Lord. let me not keep quiet when I see injustice in society. Help me Lord to be angry, when I see the poor, widow, or orphan denied justice.
Grant me the grace to be angry with human trafficking issues. Help to be angry with any ills in society that are contrary to the word Of God.
Thank you, Lord helping me to stand up to injustice in our society. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen
Prayer To Let Go Of Anger
Heavenly Father, I bow and worship at your feet. You are my shepherd. You are my light and salvation. Whom shall I fear?
I pray that you grant me the power to let go of the anger in my heart. Lord do not let me harbor any anger in my heart against my family, friend, neighbor, and even strangers.
Lord, there are no benefits to me being angry. It is also only by your grace that can help let go of any anger.
Your word says in 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV, “ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Thank you for giving the the power to let go of anger. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
Bible Verses To Pray About Anger
Dealing with anger can be challenging. You will not get rid of anger in a day. It is a gradual and continuous process.
As you pray about your anger, you can also find freedom from anger through the word of God.
Here is a list of some bible verses on anger you should stand on and pray. Take time to also meditate on them.
James 1:19-20 NIV
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
Proverbs 29:11 NIV
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
Colossians 3:8
“But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips”.
Ephesians 4:26-27
“ “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.”
Ecclesiastes 7:9
“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit for anger resides in the lap of fools.”
Psalm 37:8
“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath do not fret—it leads only to evil.”
Final Thoughts
If you ever feel anger is robbing you of your peace and joy, it is time to take it to God in Prayer.
God is ready to help you overcome your anger problem. Go to him and express how you feel to him.
Pray the prayers for anger that we have outlined above. Use or alter them to pray about your problem. Shalom!
