“Bringing the Heat”                                       

SCRIPTURE LESSON   Ephesians 4:26-31, James 4:1-2

TODAY WE BEGIN OUR INFORMAL SUMMER WORSHIP

From Today’s Message… “Bringing the Heat”

Four Approaches to Anger

1. The Toxic Waste Approach
2. 2.The Volcano Approach
3. The Snow cone Approach
4. The Microwave Oven Approach

   How to Overcome Anger

   1. Acknowledge- you must let people know how much you value them. How much you care.
   2. Negotiate– let the other person know how you feel, “I’m hurt.” or “I feel rejected or alone.” Talk your anger out with respect towards the other person.
   3. Guard– Always listen to the volume of your voice. Speak in a tone that is more caring and tender. It makes people feel more comfortable to talk with you and telling you how they feel.
   4. Establish– Determine in yourself that you are not going to bed until this matter is resolved.
   5. Release– Don’t keep a diary of the things that someone has done to you. Release them from that hurtful anger. Pray for the grace of God to forgive the other person.