My Anger

[Work in Progress]

Bless you! There is hope. The first thing I thought of when I read your post was "depression". Depression often rears itself in anger. It is BIG symptom. How about reading the book "Happiness is a Choice" by Minerth-Meier? It has great information about anger - the causes and the cures. You can buy it here: Click here I promise you that book is life changing.

Also, I hate to sound corny, but music is a big part of my life, and this is a song I listen to when I get in the anger mode, and it always pulls me out because it makes me realize how much time and energy I am wasting being angry:

I don't know why I act

the way I do

Like I ain't got a

single thing to lose

Sometimes I'm my own

worst enemy

I guess that's just

the cowboy in me

I got a life that

most would

love to have

But sometimes

I still wake up

fightin' mad

At where this road

I'm headin' down

might lead

I guess that's just

the cowboy in me

(CHORUS)

The urge to run

the restlessness

The heart of stone

I sometimes get

The things I've done

for foolish pride

The me that's never

satisfied

The face that's in the

mirror when I don't

like what I see

I guess that's just

the cowboy in me

(REPEAT CHORUS)

I know there's times

you must have thought

There ain't a line you've

drawn I haven't crossed

But you set your mind to

see this love on through

I guess that's just

the cowboy in you

We ride and never worry

about the fall

I guess that's just

the cowboy in us all

Will be praying for you. Hang in there, you are special. Hang around here and let us know how you are doing.

[Matthitjah]

Grace to you,

I agree with Nebula and WIP. Great advice there.

May I add that my own personal struggles with anger was taken away when I realized the Lord Truly has forgiven me. I was then able to forgive myself.

Anger is my enemy. It runs in my family. Anxiety as well. I agree with WIP it is designed to steal away energy otherwise used for Good.

I might add that the enemy cannot create anything. He can only use the same old tricks over and over again to bind us up and keep us from accomplishing anything at all.

I also believe that when you rise? You should state. I am a Blessed man. I am Blessed in the country and in the city. I am Blessed coming in and going out. I am thankful that I have the Lord's Grace today and I am not an angry man. I can't help but be Blessed and happy today.

Do I still get angry? You bet ya. Anxious? Uh Huh. Just now when I realize it coming on? I say,"Ah I rebuke you, my Father in heaven Loves me. How on earth could I be angry in traffic? I have so much better and inheritence than this." I then shift the focus to Jesus.

I begin to sing praise and thank You's to Jesus. Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.

1Jo

[Annette443pink]

Thank you for your input because a few of you have shed light on some things I've never really looked in to or thought about.  I've been diagnosed professionally with a lot more than just anger.  I don't have the money or the desire to take medication(s) even though it's been suggested of me to.  I am actively involved in various ministries and I exercise a lot.  Part of the problem is I don't take a whole lot of time for myself.  I love helping others but I wonder if it's time to take a step back and rest for a season.  I don't know.

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There was a guy who attended our church (faithfully for a while). He could get so very angry (he also had some very odd mannerisms)!! It was kind of scarey. I worried a little about him being around the kids. I honestly think he needed some medication. I'm not big on doctors handing out medication like candy but I think some people honestly do need it.

I know medications are extremely expensive!! My brother is on some.

It probably wouldn't hurt to rest a little and keep putting tremendous time with God alone.

[emmetkeogan]

I can fully understand where you are coming from,I also had a anger problem for many years ,first developing while i was being bullyed in my teens.It was only a few months ago with the help of god that i improved.I would like to here from you.

Emmet

[emmetkeogan]

Thank you for your input because a few of you have shed light on some things I've never really looked in to or thought about.

[Guest Enchiridion]

I've been diagnosed professionally with a lot more than just anger.  I don't have the money or the desire to take medication(s) even though it's been suggested of me to.  I am actively involved in various ministries and I exercise a lot.  Part of the problem is I don't take a whole lot of time for myself.  I love helping others but I wonder if it's time to take a step back and rest for a season.  I don't know.

Do you mean take a step back from helping others / being involved in various ministries? Is that what God wants you to do? Or does He want you to take care of yourself so that you are an effective witness to His love and grace?

And further, if you don't take care of yourself (with medication if you need it, counselling, whatever) then what kind of impression do you think you'll leave with a newer Christian? Or a searching soul? Are you a good Soldier for the Lord if you go around all the time with irrational, unexplained anger?

For the sake of the Kingdom, get the help you need. Prayer is excellent, and so is medical intervention. Both are gifts from God. Avail yourself of them.

God bless,

Enchiridion