tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post6072894303558213687..comments2023-04-25T21:49:44.182-05:00Comments on Growing In His Glory: When Our Anger Isn't Under ControlKeri at Growing in His Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-75605719558795616632013-04-24T02:56:13.261-05:002013-04-24T02:56:13.261-05:00Now I realize there are exactly moms like me! I ag...Now I realize there are exactly moms like me! I agree with Paige! I love all coments!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-32174559341882653842013-04-22T08:00:24.823-05:002013-04-22T08:00:24.823-05:00Love this post-this could be my house! Oh the guil...Love this post-this could be my house! Oh the guilt that follows after I've thrown my adult temper tantrum! And Paige, I have to agree; I have come to learn that those same things are what is missing when I lose it with one thing to add-for #3, I find that even with just one of those areas somewhat under control I can keep it together, but when EVERYTHING is out of control (could be just an unusually busy time with other life things happening causing us to be "off" our game for a short time-company, sickness, etc.) then I almost feel like I am going to have a meltdown! Notice that word repeated-CONTROL. My sin is that I want to CONTROL everything and when I can't, I lose it!<br />Thank you all for opening up in this way. I don't feel so alone now in my struggle with anger. God bless!<br />JessicaJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350216468530655812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-55376293931621035402013-04-21T05:33:38.483-05:002013-04-21T05:33:38.483-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282507443745455070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-67562969639649477622013-04-21T05:33:03.256-05:002013-04-21T05:33:03.256-05:00You're described me. I was a very calm, easy g...You're described me. I was a very calm, easy going person before I had children. Since then, I've been through seasons of constant, simmering anger as well as seasons of peace and calm. I think I've leaned a few things through it all... When I'm struggling with anger, I'm probably neglecting 3 things...<br /><br />1. Sleep! I need 9 hours of sleep every.single. night. Or I will be impatient, angry, nasty. Period.<br />I've also noticed that I can get by with a lot less Me Time when I am well rested.<br /><br />2. Time with God. I can't explain it, but if I miss my quiet time, it shows!<br /><br />3. Focusing my thoughts on God. There have been times that I have become obsessed with housekeeping. Results? Better housekeeping skills, but panic to get it all done, and running roughshod over people.<br />Other times, I've focused intently on parenting. Result? Better skills, but a fierce perfectionism, harshness, mommy guilt.<br />And then, there have been times when I've centered my mind on God, being thankful, and prayer. Result? Peace, calm, joy, better attitude in all areas of life.<br />I'm still working on this, but it really makes a difference!<br /><br />4. I should stop, but will add this for good measure. I subscribed to flylady.net emails. The morning musings have really helped brainwash the protectionism and unrealistic expectations out of my mind. In all areas, not just housekeeping.<br /><br />Note. I an a work in progress! But I thought I'd share what I've learned in case it helps someone out there. :) Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282507443745455070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-74078475914626649522013-04-20T19:45:17.067-05:002013-04-20T19:45:17.067-05:00Keri,
I struggle with anger as well. And part of ...Keri,<br /><br />I struggle with anger as well. And part of it comes from the same place that yours does. I am in counseling and I also pray quite frequently for Jesus and/or God to help me with my anger.<br /><br />As I uncover each seed of anger and deal with it, my anger seems to become less.<br /><br />Praying for you, as well.Triple Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971703731523187983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-35236162277650523802013-04-19T06:58:01.332-05:002013-04-19T06:58:01.332-05:00Thanks, Salena.
Meditating on scripture helps me...Thanks, Salena. <br /><br />Meditating on scripture helps me but so does lowering my expectations of my self and my children. A 4 year old isn't quite capable of as much as I think she should be. Maybe I need a reminder to let my kids be kids ;)<br /><br />Blessings to you as you mother your precious girl.Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-71061043550710396752013-04-18T20:14:27.433-05:002013-04-18T20:14:27.433-05:00Great post! I have really been working on trying n...Great post! I have really been working on trying not to lose my temper with my daughter. I think meditating on that scripture is a goood idea.Salenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446555849726791976noreply@blogger.com