Healing the Heat — From Reaction to Renewal
WHEN ANGER BECOMES A HOLY INVITATION
Tools, truth, and therapy for your healing.
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…” — James 1:19–20
🔍 STEP 1: ASSESS — WHAT’S UNDERNEATH THE REACTION?
Anger is often a surface emotion covering something deeper:
Fear
Shame
Loss
Injustice
Begin by asking, not avoiding: What’s really going on here?
🛠️ STEP 2: ADDRESS — TOOLS THAT HELP
Healing requires both faith and practical tools. Consider trying:
✍️ Journaling to process feelings
🌬️ Breath work to calm the body
🧱 Preemptive boundaries to protect peace
🔎 The James Filter: Am I quick to listen? Slow to speak?
💬 Counseling for guided, safe exploration
🤲 STEP 3: SURRENDER — INVITE GOD INTO THE REACTION
God doesn’t shame your emotions. He meets you in them and reshapes them for healing.
Anger surrendered can become clarity, courage, and compassion.
📥 Download: Anger Processing Guide
📞 CALL TO ACTION
Book a Counseling Session
Revisit the Full Anger Series
🙏 FINAL BLESSING
“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger…” — Psalm 145:8
— Leon & Lola Bark Back
This Week’s Topic: “But I’m Still Mad!”
Leon and Lola share how dogs move on quickly, don’t hold grudges, and live in the now. They encourage readers to reflect on what they’re really angry about — unmet needs or unhealed wounds?
Key Thought: Forgiveness isn’t forgetting — it’s dropping the chew toy and walking back into connection.
Signed, Paw prints & tail wags — Leon & Lola 🐾