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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