3 SECRETS TO MANAGING ANGER

Anger is one of the essential human emotions that cannot be neglected. Anger itself is not on its own wrong, it’s a natural feeling. The only thing that makes it wrong is how you react or respond to the emotion.

This single emotion has led so many into doing what most of them are still regretting, and they would probably do so till they leave the surface of the earth because they allowed their emotions control them. Dealing with anger is not easy at all, but it is not as complicated as you may think.

Most importantly, as a Christian, anger should not be part of your journey. Remember what happened to Moses in the Bible because of his anger? 

Don't be quick to get angry, master how to manage your emotions. 

Here are three tips to help you overcome the emotion of anger, or at least manage it.

1.    DON’T TALK OR ARGUE WHEN YOU’RE ANGRY: 

As simple as this might sound it is one of the best ways to control yourself when youre angry. I do this a whole lot and it has been really helpful. Once I discover I am getting upset about something or in the heat of an argument that might fuel that anger I just keep quiet and meditate. 

At this point if you're not careful you may say things that you will later wish you never said but then it will be too late. So, the best way to avoid that is to simply not talk when you're angry. It is one of the techniques I highly recommend.

2.    TAKE A WALK: 

Taking a walk when you're angry is another great way to manage anger and to calm yourself down, especially by moving away from the scene of the event that made you angry because staying there may further fuel your anger. 

However if you feel you can't, you might want to do something that excites you, you could sing, dance, read or even watch a movie. Just ensure you do something pleasant that can help take your mind away from the present situation. This helps a lot as well. 

3.    PRAY: 

Yes prayer is very important. I used to be a very hot tempered individual, I would get angry at every slightest provocation. I didn’t like the fact that I was always angry but it was happening. 

Then I prayed to God, I said “Lord, please take away the spirit of anger from me." I was consistently saying that prayer and God helped me, gradually I found myself becoming calm. 

All I’m saying is, there’s nothing God cannot do, and there's nothing you can do without God. 

Having said all these, do not be scared to talk about it when you’re finally calm. You may let the person know how you feel if possible with a cheerful, beautiful smile because if you do not let them know they might repeat the same acts that might get you angry in the future because we do not have total control over anger because it’s an inevitable emotion, we can only try to not allow it control us.

Lastly, if you find out you still have issues dealing with anger or practicing the above steps you could reach out to your Father, He’s always ready with an open arm to help you. 

Talk to God about it and I’m sure He will help you. I didn’t do it myself I asked God for help and He showed up, because mine was so terrible. I was hot tempered and it wasn’t good, even me I didn’t like the fact that almost everything gets me upset and I’m always angered, so I went to God and asked Him to help me, to take away the spirit of anger from me and He did. 

So, even as you practice these steps don’t forget to ask God for help.

I pray that you find the strength you need to overcome the emotion of anger, and that you’re able to control your feelings.

I pray that you'd find the Spirit of piety, to be milk and humble of heart. And the spirit of self-control. 

God bless you!