Irritations spring from many sources: the people around you, the environment you live in, and the many situations that arise in your personal life. The people and conditions that aggravate you usually influence your attitudes and actions. As you learn to respond to these irritations in a positive way, you can begin to resolve the anger and worry that often accompany them.

In the Bible, God promises that all things will work together for good in the lives of those who love Him. One of His purposes for your life is that you are conformed to the image of Christ, and these types of challenging situations are the very ones that mold our character, if we will allow God to work through them. (See Romans 8:28–29.) Even your irritations are present for a reason, and your response to them makes all the difference.