A Family’s Problems

Philippians 4:13 Take Control Of Your Life

Sow a Thought, Reap an Action Sow an Action, Reap a Habit Sow a Set of Habits, Reap a Character Sow a Character, Reap Your Destiny

Negative Emotions (Limiting – Destructive)  Discouragement  Overwhelmed  Frustration  Bitterness  Self-Pity  Anger  Despair  Sadness  Depression  Resentment  Disappointment

Self Pity

Self Pity Anger

Self Pity Anger Resentment

Self Pity Anger Resentment Depression

Positive Emotions (Empowering – Constructive)  Contribution  Competent  Motivated  Sympathy  Effective  Happy  Love  Success  Powerful  Gratitude  Generosity  Connected

When Anger Is Wrong No Just Cause Matthew 5:22; Proverbs 19:19 Harbored and Conceives Evil Ephesians 4:27; Proverbs 22:24-25 Hasty or Quick Tempered James 1:19; Titus 1:7; Proverbs 15:18:29:22 Not Subject To Personal Control Ephesians 4:31; Proverbs 19:11; 25:28

Problem Blowing Up (Ventilation) Anger Claming Up (Internalization) Energy

Anger Problem

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You Are A Christian You Do Sin Remember Bible Basics –Husband Is Head (With Love & Honor) –Wife Is Submissive (With Love & Respect) –Children Obey Parents (With Honor) –Parents Must Not Provoke

You Are A Christian You Do Sin Remember Bible Basics Never Give Up Hope Learn To Communicate

The Key To Staying In Love: Rules For Communication Ephesians 4 Vs. 1-3 – Be Patient and Humble Vs. 14 – As Adults, Not Children Vs 15 – In Love Vs. 16 – To Edify or Build Up Vs – Not Futile Minded, With Understanding Vs – With Feeling for Others Vs – With Renewed Mind In Holiness Vs. 25 – Without Lying, Speak Truth Vs – Without Harboring Anger Vs. 28 – Do Your Work Vs. 29 – No Corrupt Communication, But Good and Edifying Speech Vs. 30 – Do Not Grieve The Spirit Vs – Kind, Tenderhearted, and Forgiving

You Are A Christian You Do Sin Remember Bible Basics Never Give Up Hope Learn To Communicate Keep Problems Separate From The Rest Of Your Marriage