What is SOAP?

SOAP is an acronym for: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. As you prepare for participating in City Group this week, we invite you to write down your thoughts in a journal. Journaling is a great way to record and process your thoughts & what God is sharing with you.

Week of October 26th
What Do I Do With My Anger

OVERVIEW

This week Pastor Chris kicked off a whole new series "That's SIck!" It's often said "it's what's on the inside that counts." We believe that this teaching series will help us to take a look at what is going on inside of us. There are things like worry, angery, lust, envy, doubt, loneliness, and much more. Sometimes the internal struggles that no one else sees are the ones that blind us the most. So let's get the inside story on how God offers hope and strength for overcoming these battles in this series,

KEY POINTS

No.1 - Are you giving the devil a guest room?

No.2 - Wrong ways we handle our anger.

  • Spewers express it.
  • Stewers suppress it.

No.3 - What do I do with my anger?

  • Sinful anger: drop it
  • Sanctified anger: direct it

SCRIPTURE

As we read aloud through these verses, let's pause, reflect, and listen for what Holy Spirit might be saying to you through the Word of God.

Key scriptures from Sunday.

  • Ephesians 4:26-27 "In your anger do not sin:" Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do notgive the devil a foothold.

  • Hebrews 12:14-15 Unresolved anger leads to bitterness.

Additional scriptures:

  • James 1:19-20
  • Mark 3:1-6
  • Ephesians 4:30-32

OBSERVATION

The unpleasant emotion of anger is one we all experience. Anger, as an emotion is not sinful. However, how we express it or act on it can be sinful. To determine whether our anger is appropriate, we need to identify the reason for our anger and evaluate how we express it.

Q. How do you handle your anger? Are you a spewer or a stewer? How quick do you admit you are angry? How long does it take you to get over being angry? When was the last time you went to God when you were angry?

Q. How would being quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger, change our relationships?

Q. How much of your anger would qualify as sinful anger? Sanctified anger? How do you recognize the difference?

Personal Reflection Question: If you have held onto anger, what steps can you take now to begin letting go of it? Who do y ou need to forgive? Ask God to give you His perspective and show you where to direct your anger.

APPLICATION

  • Often our sinful anger is the result of blocked expectations or goals. If you have a problem with recurring anger, identify your expectations or goals in that situation, Feelings of anger can be minimized or eliminated by yielding your expectations to God and trusting Him to work all things together for your good.
  • Ask someone you trust for prayer this week. Pray with them in return.
  • Consider loving on others by serving on a team this weekend at BeLoved.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, we ask for forgiveness for where we have mis handled anger. Forgive us for hurting both ourselves and others. We ask for your help to direct our emotions. Emotions are not our boss, you are our leader. Thank you for your Word, for providing direction for us. Thank you for your Spirit that helps to lead us, guide us, and empowers us to live like you. Amen!

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