Actions to Overcome Anger:
Take steps to implement the changes/actions you see below. Once you are actively doing something on the list, and you've made it a habit, move on to forming a habit doing the next item on the list. Take it a step at a time, but feel free to do multiple things on the list at once if you can!
- First, remember to read your Bible every day (Romans 12:2)! This will make sure to keep your mind centered and prepared for every day.
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Turn feelings of anger or turmoil into prayer (Psalm 4:4). When you feel angry, bring it to God immediately, and pray for help.
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Speak softly (low volume) and it will help to turn away heightened emotion both in yourself and in others (Proverbs 15:1, Ecclesiastes 10:4).
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But if you use harsh or hateful words, you will provoke anger.
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Remember that impulsive, uncontrolled anger will not make anything better (James 1:19-20); it only makes things worse (Psalm 37:7-8).
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If you react emotionally to a person, you will not help them; you will only discourage them (Colossians 3:21).
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This wisdom—the wisdom of understanding the dangers of reacting emotionally (Proverbs 14:17)—will help you to be slow to anger (Proverbs 19:11).
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When there is anger, remember to take action that will alleviate it quickly. Don't stay in anger for too long (Ephesians 4:26).
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This can be prayer, it can be reconciliation, conversation, or necessary confrontation with the person with which you have anger (Leviticus 19:17-18, Matthew 5:23-25).
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Anger that lingers long is controlling you. Learn to alleviate it with action.
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Practice forgiveness, in prayer, as this will prevent anger and bitterness (Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:12). Also pray for those with whom you have anger (Matthew 5:43-45).
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Repeated forgiveness is an act of love that will soften your heart.
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- Actively seek reconciliation or constructive conversations with people you would normally be angry with, to ensure you don't retain or conceal anger (Ephesians 4:26).