What are better ways to handle trials and go forward?

Question

Yesterday I was very upset and I took my anger out on someone I love dearly I have repented and said I was sorry but you cannot take back harsh words once said.

What are godly creative ways to deal with anger, stress, and anxiety without being mean and nasty to other people?

I want to be a good witness not a bad one.

Answer 1

A witness to what? Hm.

Anyway, the way I deal with stress and anger is to write in a journal (so I can say all the mean things I'm feeling and get them off my chest, but no one who could be hurt by them can ever see them) punch a pillow, and if I'm in a bad mood and think I might snap at someone, warn them first. "I'm in a bad mood, it's not your fault, but I might yell at you or something so... fair warning."

Answer 2

When someone is on the attack of me my first words are, Lord help me. Remember Jesus loves you and say Thank you Lord, I need help. Never be afraid of asking for help from the Lord you may be surprised at the calm that will come with this. I have been where you are and it is not fun. Open your mouth and out rushes everything. Then you wish you could just swallow those words back in, but it is to late. Start silently praising the Lord, let the joy of the Lord replace the anger, stress and anxiety. When you start doing this over and over you find yourself not being mean or nasty but actually being a, excuse the pun, sane person.

Answer 3

I try to be aware of that what I'm going through is a trial. When I'm aware of the trial I act and react differently than when I'm just floating through life.
I also treat others better when I remember that we are all children of our Heavenly Father. It doesn't matter if they are the worst person in the whole world, they are still my spirit brother or sister and most likely they are trying their best to deal with the challenges and trials they've been given.
Service is always a big help, both to the person recieving the service and to the provider of that service. When we focus on helping someone else, we often times see just how good we have it.
And last, but certainly not least, prayer. Prayer works wonders. I've found that if I do as the song suggests and count my blessings by telling God "Thank you for..." until I can't come up with anything else to be thankful for without repeating myself it does WONDERS for my outlook. If I'm still upset (which is rarely), I ask God to bless the person I'm upset with and ask Him to soften that persons heart, as well as my own. Every time I've been upset with someone and asked God to soften both our hearts, it has happened. Once I prayed for this every night for close to a month and then one day I realized my whole attitude toward that person had changed.
These are just some of the ways I deal with trials and anger. I hope they help. It's good that you want to be a positive witness, people are always watching and noticing how you live your life and if that is in accordance with what your faith teaches.

Answer 4

The Bible says, "turn the other cheek". If you're a Christian (which means "a believer and follower of Jesus Christ"), you are to live your life as Jesus did. Jesus taught compassion, forgiveness, love, and understanding. It's difficult to control your anger sometimes. If you're in a situation that angers you, walk away. Come back when you can discuss the situation rationally. Try some preventative measures. I'm a long distance runner. Running helps relieve my daily stress. I review my day in my head as I run - thinking about the positive and negative aspects - and then think of solutions to my problems. Swimming, cycling, rollerblading, and dancing all work well too.

Answer 5

I am going to provide you with a link that talks about why there is so much rage and anger in the world today. The article also takes you to your Bible and gives you some scriptures to look up and think about that will help you deal with anger. I hope you will take the time to read it, it really is beneficial.
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2002/2/8a/article_01.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2000/7/1/article_02.htm

Answer 6

Think before you speak.

And, if that's not possible, develop the habit of becoming extremely polite when you are upset.

It has served me well for many years. No need to repent or feel badly if you treat people nicely.


I'm an atheist, so you may want to ignore my advice since it's not "Godly."

Answer 7

The Devil use's this on EVERBODY, anger is hard to control,don't feel too bad bout' it. NEXT TIME, take out your Anger on the Devil, cut him left and right with the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of GOD. Just let the Devil have it. GOD Hate's Evil and Wickedness, YOU can too.(You FIGHT by Speaking the Word of GOD OUTLOUD--the Devil can Hear you, and has to Obey too, in JESUS NAME)
Have a GOOD TIME Fighting the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH, it's GOOD to Cut the Devil Down, all the Way to Hell. Lettm' have it. And, Have a GOOD DAY------------Ditto...............

Answer 8

FORGET IT!

Every night, FORGET all the bad things that others have done to you (if they owe you for it, there'll be evidence left over ... but, if there is none but your feeling that they owe you, FORGET IT with the faith that all will 'get theirs.')

Pile the 'work' on (I'm talking about anything that fills your mind ... fun, writing, dancing, singing, composing, problem-solving---wherever your mind likes to be, where your 'flow' runs most-clearly).

Answer 9

You don't need religion to help you with that. Things can only get to you if you let them. You have the power to get angry or not. It has always been up to you, you have the power over your own feeling.

Answer 10

Reminding yourself of your hope that lies in Jesus Christ who has gone to prepare a place in heaven for you and his coming back again and his coming is nearer each and everyday.