Anger is One Letter Short of Danger
When you see red, danger lies ahead. Use these three steps to learn from and
let go of the past.
1. Describe offenses and how you feel. List everyone you blame - others, you
Step Two Attitude 28
maybe God.
Describe the offense How do you feel? Offender’s First Name
2. Forgive everyone you blame including yourself and/or God. Remember
forgiveness is not a one-and-done event, but rather an ongoing exercise.
Practice forgiveness anytime you feel irritation, frustration, anger, bitterness,
wrath or rage. Don’t wait until you feel like it. Take a deep breath and maybe
a long walk. Make decisions to forgive for your own freedom and future.
3. Ask God to help you forgive by praying these verses…Trust & Obey
There is no other way! If you hear Him, follow Him. As read in John 14:21
NIV, “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves
me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love
them and show myself to them.”
“Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for the riches of Your kindness, forbearance
and patience, knowing that Your kindness has led me to repentance.
I confess that I have not extended that same patience and kindness toward
others who have offended me, but instead I have harbored bitterness and
resentment. I pray that during this time of self-examination, You would bring to
mind only those people that I have not forgiven in order that I may do so. I ask
this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.”
From The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson