When we are overcome with rage and anger, do we immediately pray for God to take it away from us, or do we consider that God might allow us to be angry to serve a greater purpose? When overcome with rage, David found intervention from an unlikely source that prevented him from acting on his impulses. God allows us to experience emotions to teach us and help us grow. Rather than immediately shaking off our feelings, we should give pause and ask God, "why am I angry?