Proverbs 14:29

This is what the JAM kids will be learning this week.

Monthly Memory Verse: God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life. 2 Peter 1:3a (NIrV)

Monthly Life App: Self-control—Choosing to do what you should even when you don’t want to

Read Proverbs 14:29 Whoever is patient has great understanding,

    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Sometimes things happen that make us angry! But that doesn’t mean we can’t control our anger.

Try some of these suggestions below this week so you can calm down and respond in a way that helps instead of hurts.

CALM DOWN IDEAS:

1. STOP and BREATHE DEEPLY. Try the following exercises.

– The snake: Breath in through the nose and out through the mouth as you hiss like a snake.

– Square breathing: Trace the four sides of a square with your finger on your leg. Breath in through your nose for 4 counts to trace the bottom, hold your breath for 4 counts as you draw the right side, breath out through the mouth for 4 counts as you draw the top, then hold your breath for 4 counts as you draw the left side.

2. Punch a pillow or a punching bag. Sometimes, you need to get physical and let all that energy out safely. But do not punch a wall or a person.

3. Draw or write. Writing about why we are angry can help us see our own part in the situation.

Drawing or painting can help us express our feelings too.

“Dear God, thank You so much that You give us everything we need. Thank You, Lord, that when we’re angry and our anger wants to take control, Your power can help us PAUSE and make the wise choice. This week, when our anger wants to take control, help us PAUSE and pray, breathe, hug a stuffed animal, walk it off, or count to ten. Help us keep control of our anger instead of letting it control us. Thank You, Lord. Amen.”

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