What Are the Triggers for Your Anger?

It’s impossible to avoid experiencing anger, whether it comes from within yourself or from others. Anger may appear as discontentment about a minor issue that needs an explanation and clarification. Everyone has faced razor-sharp anger when their physical well-being was questionable.

Anger is triggered when the emotional fiber that stitches us together appears fragile. Anger can be triggered by inconvenience, but it’s usually triggered by the perception of endangerment. It’s normal to respond with anger when frightened by uncertainty. Misinterpreting someone’s attitude and behavior also is a trigger for anger.

We live in a world overflowing with stress that steals away our joy. Therefore it’s incredibly important to focus on the joy Jesus Christ gives to those who seek his righteousness and peace. So why not focus on this gift of joy from Jesus as you celebrate Thanksgiving.  

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Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Contemporary English Version 

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Can Anger Be Resolved Effectively?

Anger can be triggered by misinterpreting information or misreading a person’s body language. At a party where friends and associates were celebrating a business event, a man overheard a conversation between his wife and the host, which he interpreted as an attack on his character. He later accused his wife of betrayal.

Days passed before they even spoke to each other again. Hurt feelings and fear of creating an angry scene kept them silent. Finally, she asked him what triggered his anger. After revealing what he had heard, she explained they had been venting about someone at work, whose negative attitude made the workplace uncomfortable.

Feelings of rejection can trigger anger. It’s impossible to always escape feeling rejected, but angry outbursts seldom generate solutions. When these feelings surface, ask God for patience to explore the validity of what was heard and interpreted. Seeking the truth, even when it hurts, is blessed by God, who provides ways to discover solutions and healing.                      

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It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

~Proverbs 16:32 New International Readers' Version

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