Meditations on "Anger"

Part of being human is experiencing some wounding.

Across recovery circles we've been exposed to the word “HALT” (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and its significance in our recovery.

Living a life of goodness, peace, and joy reflects the Kingdom of God within us.

To be suspicious can be good or bad depending on the circumstances.

God is willing, and more than able, to remove all our defects of character if we humbly ask Him.

Whether it is a group of bullies on a school playground or an abusive partner behind closed doors, it is never right for one person to force their agenda or desires on another.

We are not always the best judge of which confidences that were shared with us need to be held, or which need to be disclosed.

When we pray the full version of the Serenity Prayer, what are we asking God to do for us?

In certain situations, when our behaviour is challenged, we are quick to try and justify ourselves.

Who wants trouble? None of us do and if we listen to God’s counsel there is a lot of trouble that we can avoid.

Confrontational people tend to approach situations with aggression.

We usually say an individual is “white knuckling” when they are just using willpower to stay sober.