Deadlines, flight delays, traffic jams, crying babies - what do all these have in common? Well, for most of us these situations cause us stress. We are surrounded by stressful events every day! How do we keep the chaos of life from stressing us out? Chip clarifies God’s solution for stopping stress BEFORE it starts.
Introduction: AQ = (E + P) x O426
- Anger Quotient = (Environment + Perspective) x Obedience to Ephesians 4:26
I. Environment
Minimize Stress
- Eliminate hurry
- Downsize expectations
- Learn to say no
- Admit mistakes and imperfections
- Laugh more—don’t take life or yourself too seriously
- Take care of yourself
- Know what triggers your anger - HALT: Stop when you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired
II. Perspective
Maximize God
- Get right with God: believe in Him, confess your sins, forgive others. -James 4:7-8
- Experience God’s unconditional love and acceptance. -Zephaniah 3:17
- Accept who God made you to be. -Psalm 139:13-16
- Trust God and His sovereignty—let Him be in control. -Isaiah 40:25-28
- Be merciful. -Luke 6:35-36
- Pray about everything. -Philippians 4:6-7
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