Hello Carol, I know where you coming from because sometime we all have some anger inside of us ,but we need to get it out by asking God to help and guide us with the positive attitude . 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: "Carol Osmar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 2:33 PM Subject: {dbilg} Re: Steps out of Anger devotional from streaming faithSept.27 > > Gwen, I think we all need to hear this from time to time. I > saved it. I hope I remember to look at it when I need it. > > Carol > >> ----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Gwen Tweedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To: <[email protected] >>Date sent: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:24:44 -0500 >>Subject: {dbilg} Re: Steps out of Anger devotional from streaming > faithSept.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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
