Managing Anger with Integrity - Part 2

Anger can be such an uncomfortable emotion that some people pretend it doesn't exist. Anger is often disguised or hidden, rather than acknowledged, since ownership could produce devastating repercussions. Internalizing anger can generate negative symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Sleep deprivation and poor anger management are often related.

While anger is an inescapable emotion, are you one of those who manage anger by internalizing it? Have you tried keeping track of how many times during one day you become frustrated, angry, or get your feelings hurt? Refusing to manage anger in an acceptable way can negatively affect your integrity, your sense of self, as well as your relationships.

God intended for anger to be felt and expressed, but expressed in ways that produce healthy, positive results. At stake is your integrity, so don't justify anger or blame others. By taking responsibility for what created your anger and  confessing it to God and others, your integrity will be enhanced. You then fulfill the scripture that instructs, "Be angry, but do not sin."