I keep giving this same advice, but I still like it. Listen to the New Testament on audio. I have a copy on my cell phone and listen during yard work or driving. I put on biblegateway and choose an audio link. Bath your self in the Word of God and learn to rest in Him. His yoke is easy and His burden is light, keeping in mind they used double yokes for their oxen. I think you might be fighting against Him in your walk, which makes it rather more difficult than letting Him do the heavy work (which He has already accomplished for you).

Second advise is to forgive any and all that you are holding grudges towards. Forgiveness is uplifting for all involved.

Get consistent moderate exercise, get 8-9 hours of sleep if at all possible, drink more water and eat more fruits and especially more veggies. Stay away from sugar. All these things make your body run smoother and happier. 

If you have habitual sin in your life, confess it to someone who will hold you accountable without holding you under judgment. And when you get tempted to do what you know not to do, see all the above for better choices and distractions.

The first thing I'll ask is are you a male or female? The second thing is how old are you? I ask because your age and gender could have a lot to do with how you feel right now.  If you don't feel comfotable with posting that, please feel free to email me at faithwon@raptureintheairnow.com.

No matter what, I'm praying for you for God to lift the feelings that have you snowed under, and for you to feel His peace and joy.

God Bless and Love,

FW

Wonderful advice, everyone!  I fully agree with the spiritual advice.

Biology and body chemistry can also have a tremendous effect upon how we feel.  So can diet and lifestyle choices, such as sleep or work habits.  How's your blood pressure?

I find that I don't need to get involved in angry confrontations; it makes my heart work harder and shouting is not good for me.  As I've aged, I've learned to take everything in stride and just walk away, or take a break,  if something bothers me excessively.

That may be more easily said than done; sometimes I take the attitude that I know in an hundred years none of it will matter, so I can keep things better in perspective.

I hope you feel better soon.

rising fall, facial hair = testosterone increase.  It gives us faster recovery and greater strength but also more aggression and more easily triggered lust.  Power tools are great, but you must exercise discretion and control. Don't let the hormones run you (and they will try) but use them for good. Men are designed to protect their loved ones. Testosterone helps us do that if we can keep our male tendencies reined in and under control.

I saw a study decades ago on the effect of hormonal variations in men and women. Women's menstrual cycles are the most widely known because they involve a discernible sign of their cycling. But it turns out that men have more hormone cycles and stronger ones. Which is why there are so many men in prison who have no idea why they committed that violent crime. "Something came over them". Could be either hormones or demons.

It's also why men with the XYY chromosomal abnormality (supermale) tend to be big, hairy and in prison.

In any case this is the challenge you are presented with at this time, and God has made a way for you to be more than a conqueror in it. Becka's advice was very good. You seldom hear of someone who is walking closely with Christ being overly aggressive towards others. Except for Peter and that sword. I'm guessing he was big and hairy. As well as protecting the One he loved.

Hi Rising Fall!  I do understand what you are going through and it's ok to be irritable once in awhile because we are not perfect.  If it's affecting your joy, however, then you just need to get your eyes back on the Lord completely.  When ever I start to feel irritable I ask the Lord to bring my joy back and to give me confirmations to keep me excited about His return.  This place is not our home Rising Fall!  We are never going to feel comfortable or happy in this world.  Our joy and our strength comes from the Lord, not from the world.  My favorite scripture is Psalms 37:4.  Whenever I start to feel irritable I try and think of this scripture and he always gives me the desires of my heart.  Our Lord is so faithful!  He is just waiting for you to ask Him to fix this so He can bring your joy back.  He will do it.