R = Recognize it.

Learn to recognize anger in yourself. All too often we are hijacked by anger 
without realizing what is happening to us. Develop a personal sensitivity to 
the signs and symptoms of anger in your own soul. Don’t let it sneak up on you!

R = Reflect on it.

To reflect is to think about something quietly and carefully. It is to contemplate.

Anger doesn’t want reflection, it demands reaction. It screams at you to throw 
caution to the wind; say what you want to say and do what you feel like doing. 
Don’t let anger have its way!

When you detect anger in yourself, slow down, step back, zip up the lips and 
take control of your mind. Take some time to think about where your anger is 
coming from. What is causing anger in you? What started it? What is making you 
vulnerable to it. Also reflect on the consequences of your anger. What damage 
will you do to yourself and others if you let it go unchecked.

R = Release it.

Make a conscious decision that you are going to give up your anger. Turn your 
disappointments, offenses, frustrations and hurts over to God. Determine that 
you will do whatever necessary to make sure that anger doesn’t invade you, 
poison or pollute you. Forgive people. Accept disappointments and delays 
patiently, trusting God’s plan and timing. Don’t stiffen yourself with pride. 
Be humble. Simply let it go!

Nothing can rob peace and joy and destroy relationships more quickly than anger. 
Break its grip on your life!