Anger Management Workbook
Anger Busting Workbook
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Epilogue
Be angry; just don't sin. Instead of avoiding
the problem, deal with your anger now, before the sun
goes down! If you face your anger now, the Adversary
won't have an opportunity to make your life miserable
later. New Testament, Ephesians 4:26-27 (paraphrased)
Isn't it interesting that the Bible doesn't
tell us that anger is bad, or that we should stuff it
or ignore it? The Bible doesn't say anger is wrong,
it just says there is a right way and a wrong way to
deal with it. If you choose the wrong way, chaos and
disaster will result. Apparently, the most important
thing to do is face it now, and choose wisely, before
things get worse.
Please remember, conquering anger addiction
like conquering any other addiction requires lots of
courage, honesty, hard work and patience. If you are
an addict, expect this to be the fight of your life;
probably the fight for your life. Embrace the Anger
Busting principles and let them become a part of who
you are. You will continue to have slips, but you will
also begin to have more wins. Over time, the way you
think and feel and choose will begin to change. Will
you ever be completely free of this struggle? Probably
not. Can you learn to control this anger so that it
doesn't continue to hurt you and those around you? Absolutely.
Living with an anger addict takes every
bit as much courage, honesty, hard work and patience.
If that is where you are today, please try to have realistic
expectations. The addict in your life is going to slip,
in spite of the fact that he may be sincerely and faithfully
following the program.
When this happens, it might not be the
end of the world or the end of the relationship. Just
hang in there and don't be afraid to follow through
on your part of the program. If he gets up and gets
back in the game without blaming you or anyone else,
that would be a very good sign. Only time will tell.
As you put this workbook down and get
ready to work out the principles in your life, take
a moment to soak in the wisdom of this old American
Indian fable:
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