Theme
Anger Prayer
A short, Scripture-shaped theme prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, Your Word says to be angry and not to sin. Do not let the sun go down on my anger. There is a kind of anger that comes when real wrong has been done. That anger is allowed. But there is another kind that turns into bitterness if I hold it through the night. That kind I must let go. Father, mine often crosses that line by bedtime. I lie on the pillow and go over the hurt again. I think of what I should have said. I keep the case open long after the sun is down. Close it. Whatever real hurt is in me today, help me deal with it before nightfall. Help me speak to the person if I can. Help me give the case to You if I cannot. Do not let bitterness take root in me. You let anger come as a flash of flame. You do not let it stay as a slow burn all night. Help me to obey You in this. Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
“Be angry, and don’t sin.”4:26 Psalm 4:4 Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,
Ephesians 4:26
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray anger prayer?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Ephesians 4:26. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.