Anger Springs
Do you get angry and explode quickly, or do you focus on being cross for a long time - and then explode?
Either way, we can liken it to a spring suddenly 'exploding' as it springs open.
From The Bible
“Scripture says, “When you are angry, do not sin.”
Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”.
Ephesians chapter 3 verse 26 (NIrV)
Ponder:
What do you get angry about?
Who gets hurt when you are angry?
God can help and will forgive you too.... if you ask.
Pray whilst making the spring go up and down:
Father God, I get angry about things.
I don't like feeling angry.
I especially dislike it when it hurts others.
Please forgive me, and help me when I feel like exploding with anger.
Help me to find other ways to express how I feel.
Amen
As you say ‘Amen’ you could make the spring fly across the room!
Just hold the spring as the picture shows, squeezing down hard on the edges. Rock your thumb and forefinger backwards to create a slight gap at your fingertips.
As you do this, the spring will fly fast - so be careful where you point it!
If like us, you're not that keen on sudden movement - just ignore this bit!
Note:
These springs are actually cat toys! So if you want some, do a search on "Cat toy springs" and you should find them. Prices vary hugely depending on which country or website you buy them from.
If you are doing this prayer as an adult, you can use things like the spring from an old click pen, but if it springs off quickly....you'll never find it again!
(Pen springs are not advised for children as they're too small)
©2025. Kay Morgan-Gurr. Pondering Platypus Resources.
Please credit when using this activity in a church/organisational setting.
