#130: God, grace + emotions: Anger is not your enemy with Amber Lia

We’re talking about where God’s grace meets us in our anger. Anger is one of those dirty, little secrets no good Christian woman wants to talk about. We don’t like to admit that we can be so easily swayed into an emotion that triggers behavior that is so incredibly ugly.

And yet… we all get angry. Some of us give full vent to our anger, and some of us stuff it down, so it leaks out in weird ways in unrelated moments.

Amber and I talk through

The two types of anger
Whether it’s wrong to get angry
And what to do with guilt when you reacted in anger.

Key Quotes

“God has allowed me to use my emotions to serve me, not enslave me.” – Author Amber Lia
“We are to hate evil and sin and everything it stands for.” – Author Amber Lia
“If we can start to see triggers as opportunities, instead of something for us to get mad and angry and reactionary about, then it changes everything.” – Author Amber Lia
“I got tired of operating in the aftermath of chaos.” – Author Amber Lia
“How does God draw us to repentance? Oh, it’s with His lovingkindness.” – Author Amber Lia
“Conviction that is loving will catapult us toward love.” – Author Amber Lia
“If you’re just stuffing them down, you’re not allowing your emotions to serve you. Those emotions are still enslaving you.” – Author Amber Lia
“Whatever our emotions are, there should be a healthy outlet for them.” – Author Amber Lia
“We have to become advocates for our own lives and our own emotional health and well-being.” – Author Amber Lia
“Anger is not your enemy, but you need to direct it toward your enemy.” – Author Amber Lia
“Don’t heap shame on yourself if you struggle with anger.” – Author Amber Lia

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About Amber Lia

To help us in today’s conversation, certified independent health coach, author, and boy-mom Amber Lia joins the show.

Amber is a work-at-home mom of four boys, ages 5 to 15. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Chattanooga, TN.

Amber offers insight for all things health and wellness for anyone looking to live life to the full! When she’s not building sand castles with her boys on the beach or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you can find Amber writing to encourage families.