You are welcome Gwen and if anybody have an anger problem ,they need to prayed to God to change theirs attitude with good respect . Addison
O. Addison Gethers e-mail address : [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] window live messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gwen Tweedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 1:24 PM Subject: {dbilg} Re: Steps out of Anger devotional from streaming faith Sept.27 >I needed this and think one always does thanks > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "O.Addison Gethers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Deaf-blind inspirational life groups" <[email protected]>; > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "bsfm groups" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:51 AM > Subject: {dbilg} Steps out of Anger devotional from streaming faith > Sept.27 > > > Saturday, September 27, 2008 > Print Article > Leave a Comment > Steps Out of Anger > by Dr. David C. Cooper > > We all have to deal with anger. So, how can we resolve anger? Here are > five important steps to get out of the anger trap: > > Step 1: SORT IT OUT > > Try to understand why you are angry. Remember, there is a difference > between the normal irritations in life and a persistent state of anger. > > Step 2: COUNT THE COST > > One of the predominant causes of divorce today is negative behavior such > as unkind words, abuse and constant fighting. One psychologist says that > an angry > confrontation can erase 20 acts of kindness. The point is, anger can cost > us dearly if we do not keep it in check. > > Sponsor Ad > Step 3: LET IT OUT > > Release your anger to God in prayer. Tell God how you feel. He can handle > it. Then go talk about it with a friend. Or, even the person you're angry > at, > if you can do it constructively. Whatever you do, don't keep your anger > locked up in your heart. Repressed anger visits in a host of emotional and > relational > problems. > > Step 4: SET LIMITS > > That means to control your words and behavior. God tells us to get a grip > on our tongues: "When words are many, sin is not absent. But he who keeps > a tight > rein on his tongue is wise" (Proverbs 10:19). Don't cross the line of > verbal or physical abuse no matter how frustrated you get. Don't justify > or excuse > such abusive behaviors. > > Step 5: GIVE IT UP > > As Christians, we do not have the right to remain angry. In Christ, we > have given up that right. We surrender our anger to Him and forgive others > as He > has forgiven us. When we forgive, we are free indeed. Free from > resentment, bitterness, and anger. > > So, as we walk today through the mine field of relationships replete with > misunderstandings, remember the word of God: "Be angry and sin not. Do not > let > the sun go down while you are still angry (Ephesians 4:26). > > Dr. David C. Cooper > > > O. Addison Gethers > e-mail address : [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] > window live messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] aim: durangoadd64 skype: > cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.1/1688 - Release Date: 9/24/2008 > 6:29 AM > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
