Easy to Anger

We've heard time and time again, "be slow to speak, slow to become angry...", but the other day i realized that i don't really take either of those two commands and apply them in my life. I am quick to speak and quick to get worked up or upset about small things. I am not being a clear reflection of Christ all the time, and when I have been called out on it, i lash out. That is not okay. I may have some pretty difficult struggles going on, but that gives me no right to lash out at the ones i love most. Because I know that they will "love me" no matter how i treat them. Most o f the time when I'm "angry", its not really anger that i feel. It's hurt, bitterness, or resentment. I really have been praying to God to help me gather control of my emotions so i can truly act out a Christ-like example. Be slow to anger, that's hard for some and easy for many, but it's something that i struggle with often lately. It's something that I am going to need help to gain control of. God is in control and He's the one i should be leaning on for comfort, why don't i? Well, I am hoping that with the help of some friends, family, and of course the Big Guy upstairs, that i will be able to become influential, without being influenced.