Why Prayer Helps With Anger

Transform Your Life With Prayer | Try Faith: 30-Day Challenge | Stop, Drop, and Pray | #HearHim
Welcome to Try Faith: 30-Day Challenge! In this episode, we follow Amy, a young mother of two active boys who is expecting her third child. Amy openly admits that she often struggles with a quick temper, frequently reacting with anger to life's everyday challenges, irritations, and frustrating disagreements.
In her quest to invite Jesus Christ into her life, Amy embarked on a 30-day challenge to monitor her responses and improve her relationship interactions with greater personal intention. She turned to prayer and sought a closer connection with God.
After several weeks of dedicated effort, Amy experienced a profound transformation within herself. She describes her quick temper and anger being replaced with love and a joyful calm through her sustained relationship with the Savior, Jesus Christ. The challenge became an opportunity for personal growth and a deeper understanding of faith.
Amy draws a parallel between an experience President Russell M. Nelson experienced and the ability of Jesus Christ to calm the storms of life, just as He calmed the tempest in the Bible. She emphasizes the transformative power of faith and the peace that comes from surrendering to a higher power.
Join us in this thought-provoking episode as Amy's journey inspires us to embrace the Try Faith: 30-Day Challenge. Witness the impact of faith on Amy's life and discover how inviting Jesus Christ into our hearts can bring about profound changes, enabling us to navigate the challenges of life with love, joy, and inner calm.
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[@dianeevidson1707]

My 93 year old mother, who I live with can be warm, financially generous and grateful for my assistance in all aspects of daily living. BUT she is not used to the loss of control of her life, due to an age, arthritis, macular degeneration of both eyes, legally blind and a very short term memory, due to a stroke. The good news is I can stop yelling at her, most of the time, because she has new hearing aides. I get through every day by prayer, laughter and know some day, that will be me. Jesus really understands, He told me, I have a Jewish mother, myself! Every day is a test of who we really are, and depth of love for ourselves and others. Pick up your cross and follow Me. Step by step we walk….❤️

[@drakewalker8047]

I will donate 🙏

[@cynthianaspears2547]

I am with you. My mom experiences the same issues. I try to remind myself that my mama was always there for me, and she will not always be with me. I am grateful for every day I have with for as long as she is able. Although, it is rare, I feel ashamed when I have become impatient with her. ❤

[@jessiebarber3382]

Same! My 83 yr. old mother that I care for (legally blind from mac. degeneration, easily confused from stroke, frustrated from lack of control in her life) - can behave so badly sometimes. I feel guilty when I've been upset with her - she shouldn't have to be perfect. I want to remember your words, "Every day is a test of who we really are, and depth of love for ourselves and others. Pick up your cross and follow Me. Step by step we walk….❤"

[@kellherman]

I have struggled with my temper for as long as I can remember. I’ve made big strides, but now as I take on new challenges, old anger habits seem to resurface. I noticed that the more angry and frustrated I become, the more I naturally turn inward and the less I pray. Thank you for sharing your journey, I really really need this and I feel humbled by it. I love how Jesus prayed more earnestly when He was in agony. I will try to be like Him in that way ❤

[@guardianangel9517]

Great comment 🦋⚘️

[@asterismW]

I needed this; it really resonated with me. I have 4 kids, ages 2 weeks to 5 years, and I struggle with keeping my temper in check. Like most young kids, they have their fits and meltdowns and I have a difficult time reacting in a positive way. My patriarchal blessing tells me that my example will be the great teacher in my childrens' lives, but I realized one day that it didn't say whether my example would be a good one or not! I realized that that was up to me: would I be a good example to my children or a bad one? And while of course I want to be a good example, I still struggle. This video made me realize that I'm depending too much on myself to control my anger, and I haven't invited the Lord into my struggle enough. It's time!

[@peridot8110]

I love this! Way to go Mama! I started this same journey about 8 years ago, and it just gets better and better! Peace never has to leave. And it's still as simple as that. Pray and think of Jesus Christ. There is power in remembering Him. I have also found huge power in repenting every day, even for little things or unwelcome thoughts or habits. Repentence truly is joy. Jesus will take your pain and give you His strength. Then there's nothing you can't do or overcome ❤

[@calebwelbeck3375]

Thank you

[@Inzpectre]

Thank you! Today i read alma 30 for the first time, i got it in my mind to read it as an answer to my prayer. I had been confused, and felt i wasnt worthy of praying, that i FIRST needed to repent before doing so. This of course was not from the spirit, which i had no idea. I cannot believe how much power the enemy had over my mind, but today i feel a huge change in my heart. Thanks once again for the inspiring comment :)

[@nightlinger923]

"Peace never has to leave." What a powerful statement!

[@silverbemr]

Amy, what a pearl that you shared with others. You opened up yourself and your family to the world and let others in on what is a very private challenge. I too have struggled with anger in the past so this definitely resonated with me. A few years ago I started journaling every day for two mins about anger. That helped drive awareness and I go pretty decent about preventing it after about a year of working at it but I didn't want to just not be angry. I wanted to be the opposite of that. I figured being meek, kind and chivalrous (I would also be chivalrous to men) would be my new goal. I set daily reminders and goals for those and recorded when I was. As I would interact with others I would say am I being meek, kind or chivalrous? It changed from being a reactive goal to being a proactive goal. It not just eliminated the sand like you said but made it so that I kept the sound out. I wasn't suppressing my anger, I just wasn't feeling negatively. Thanks again!

[@LizBraithwaite]

This is inspiring! I’ve spent a long time trying to get better at not losing my temper. Sometimes it’s easy to feel like anger is justified and the best way to act, but it never is. Yesterday I wanted to get angry at my son, but when I took just a second and recommitted to loving him instead, I was able to deal with the problem in a better way. I love her use of prayer, of praying out loud in front of her children for help, and that’s something I want to start doing in my life. It’s so important to realize that the strength we need to deal with life problems comes from Jesus Christ.

[@FromAgonyToLight]

I want to somehow apply this with sharing the Gospel. I feel like a failure as a mission leader, and I know that the Savior’s strength, His grace, is real. He can help us do the seemingly impossible.

[@DBPCINC]

I have done that too! Sometimes if I get a text or discussion with someone that makes me a bit angry, I will pray and get that anger out of me!

[@hannahgunther5994]

The theme of letting Christ help us in our efforts to become more like Him instead of trying to become like Him on our own resonated with me. Truly, "I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me!" ❤

[@sharonhutchinson9604]

It’s so hard to want to let go of anger! This was a great thing to hear today.

[@shaelynthorup8727]

This video came perfectly timed for me. I recently had an experience that made me very angry, and it's something I've been thinking about because that sort of anger surge isn't something I usually experience. It has led me to think about how to heal from long-time wounds/worries. I feel grateful to have watched your experiences here to see that the effort you put in was not at all wasted for you. Jesus Christ has the power to heal those long term habits and hurts! I'm excited to continue my journey of coming to know Him and better understand what He has the power to do for me in my life. Thank you for being vulnerable in sharing this journey. I love seeing you be a mom and seeing how imperfect but sweet and happy motherhood can be! I have a 10.5 month old and love seeing what is to come for us. :) Good luck as you continue this journey of learning and life!

[@blakeplumb6502]

Thank you for your heartfelt testimony Amy! I loved the smoothie story you told. I want to fall to my knees next time I am in a similar situation rather then let my harsh words fall on those I love.

[@trux66]

Thank you for such an inspiring example of the transformitive power of Jesus Christ when we invite Him into our lives. He will be with us, not just at the begining or end of the day, but moment by moment.

[@lynneb.2357]

This was wonderful. My husband retires at the end of the month. I am going to do this challenge because we need to improve this in our lives. Thank you a ton.

[@bharbertson]

Beautiful messages & 30-day effort. I think I liked most Amy's comment about it being an on-going process. In trying to overcome our weaknesses, making it a journey with Christ to refine and improve is so important!

[@hayleysunnex1208]

I love your beautiful testimony of Christ's ability to strengthen us in any trial and your courage to share ❤❤ What a wonderful way to help teach your children to come unto Christ with every need. Thank you Amy 🤗

[@davidlambert3647]

I definitely want to try this: praying when I'm angry or frustrated. I have similar difficulties. Thanks for the example!

[@hollywyckoff5380]

Amy! You were always so kind and a great example to me in high school. Thanks for sharing your experience! I appreciate you being so open and honest, I think anger is something we don’t talk about a lot in motherhood and it feels so isolating. This is something that I want to try out. The Lord is so ready and willing to bless us if we just turn to Him and invite Him into our lives

[@amyhatch9842]

Thank you, Holly! You are incredible and have ALWAYS been an example to me!

[@jaredbennett7677]

I loved hearing the effect that this had on your family, and it was really touching to hear that your boys followed your example to kneel in prayer in stressful or frustrating situations :)

[@cjmadsen3343]

Amy!! Wow, thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. I have 4 young kids, and I was in the middle of pushing a toddler who hadn't fallen asleep yet, and it was midnight. After watching your message as I pushed my stroller, I said a prayer, and within 20 minutes my toddler was asleep and I felt so much calmer. So thank you for reminding me to turn to Christ!

[@amyhatch9842]

Amazing!! Looking forward to seeing your journey with the 30 day challenge too!

[@lydiahopper6896]

this experience really touched me in showing what it is like to truly trust in the Lord to help with your problems. that's something I have always struggled with and from the example of your experience I will counsel with the Lord to know what to do to become more Christlike and follow the prophet. thank you for doing this and sharing your journey and experience💙

[@edithramos9786]

Thank you so much for having the strength to be this vulnerable. Your story calls to my listening to "The power of vulnerability" | Brené Brown My journey from anger has taken more than 35 years. And it has been through the Savior’s help, coming to him in my joys and lots and lots of sadness and disappointments. But I can certainly see how this, begging for his help in my weaknesses, can help me to a greater degree, in different areas of my life. One thing I didn't know would help me was meditation. What I started a year ago was “mindful consciousness” as I had to teach a class on it. And I started meditating, 5 or 10 minutes/per day. I didn’t know, but many types of meditations exist. Right away, I noticed an amazing degree of “to the core” peace overtaking my life. And this was helpful in dealing with anger. As we all have “weakness,” I know I need to keep giving my life over to Christ and asking in prayer for that help. I’ll pass this on, and maybe even take on the challenge myself.

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

I am so thankful for this episode! One experience she shared that I like is that her 3-year-old son "has noticed that I've been doing this," and so he wanted to ask Heavenly Father to help him not be frustrated. That made me feel good. I'm a mother of 4 myself; some of them teenagers. Sometimes I've talked for too long to one of the kids about how she shouldn't have done/said that to me and it hurt my feelings. Now I try to forgive more quickly and be what I want our kids to be: positive and not complaining a lot. Yesterday I prayed after something happened and then I didn't feel unhappy anymore.

[@dancetapballet]

Thank you Amy for sharing your story. It really resonated with me and I can relate with you on many levels (also mom of two boys same ages and girl on the way!). I have struggled with my patience, and didn't realize I had an anger problem until I got married and kids came (oh how marriage and kids surface our weaknesses!). I do not want to let this define me, and I was really inspired and encouraged by your story to remember to pray - not just for daily strength, but IN the moment of frustration - to let Christ's strength and grace help change me. To let my kids see me pray even in those moments. Thank you so much for being vulnerable enough to share your struggles and how your faith in Christ has helped you. It helped me not feel alone, and has given me an increased strength to rely on my Savior and prayer more in those moments of weakness, to keep my focus on my Savior, for "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@daineclark]

Have to admit as I first was listening I was thinking, “my wife needs to see this” but after watching the whole thing I’m realizing it’s me that needed to see this. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing to inspire us all. 😊

[@cintiamonteiro5287]

I just love this!!! I love the light in people's face's as they become more like the Savior ❤❤❤ Love from Portugal!!

[@koributtorff]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Amy! I also struggle with my temper and have my whole life. I don't like it, and I want to change, but I haven't been able to do that on my own. I have thought about this often and prayed in my heart, but I am inspired to say my prayers out loud and kneel down to pray. Thanks for giving me hope!

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for your comment, @koributtorff. As you turn to the Lord, we believe you can achieve the change you desire!

[@jtischCB]

Thank you for that. I needed to hear it, it comes at a good time. I'm wrestling with a different problem. Now I feel hopeful that my atruggles are known, that I can do this with help from the Savior.

[@videoket]

The effect this blessing and goal had on her children was really sweet!

[@davidbingham7404]

I want to thank you for sharing your 30 day experience, just had one with my wife and had to get up and leave the room before my anger got the best of me. I have learned that I need to step back and look at what is happening and say " what would the Lord do". I need to remember that I am a child of God and he always loves he, no matter how many mistake's I make in life, thanks again for sharing. David B. ♥♥♥.

[@mariefraser1579]

Amy, thank you so much for sharing your experience. I needed this so much right now! I can't begin to explain how much I can relate. I am going to try this. Thank you for being willing to do this!

[@sshock3]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful and heartfelt story.

[@tannerdavisr]

This is an awesome act of faith and repentance. Your experience will certainly help others, like myself, to manage their emotions in all our relationships. Frustration is a natural emotion but can certainly be tamed. My mother is a master of this, she is now teaching me as a young father that those moments of frustration can just be turned into fun memories and stories. I.e. one day my sister (2-3 yrs old at the time) colored all over the walls with marker, saying "I color". So instead of blowing up at her, my mother just laughed and decided it was a good photo opportunity.

[@nancyd2758]

Thank you for sharing! The peace that comes from challenges like this is indescribable. I too used prayer to overcome my anger during the Covid years and homeschooling children.

[@hollymuelleramaya5518]

As a mother of 2 little boys the same age as you, Amy, I completely relate to your struggles with anger! Thank you for sharing your journey. It's inspired me to more intentionally invite Christ into the hard moments day-to day.

[@Leonard1977ful]

Amy, thank you for sharing your 30-day experience of drawing closer to Christ through learning to overcome your quick temper. What has helped me with that is not only prayer but also meditation. You have wonderful boys and a husband, and I pray to God you'll continue to grow.

[@GeorgeneBoyd-ei3dy]

I just want you to know that I admire you. & Thank you for sharing your 30 day challenge. I can relate as I'm a Mother & Grandma/ & now a Grat Grandma!! I think we could all use a 30 day challenge.

[@carlsilverberg8700]

I’ve watched this about 4 times now, trying to make sure to pray about my anger and other issues as well as they come up. It’s definitely working, but also a hard back and forth as you start to let it go!

[@chilanga6075]

This video is exactly what I’ve been praying about for the past few weeks! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I’m a woman who has struggled my entire life with a quick temper, and recently I’ve started thinking and praying about this problem in my life-really admitting and facing the problem for the first time. This video is SO helpful to me. Thank you❤️

[@tonisjustknotright]

Even though I have prayed for a good positive day, I sometimes find myself irritable, frustrated, whiny, or angry. It is not anyone doing or saying anything. I start praying for forgiveness and healing from those feelings. He often blesses me with a leveling peace. I have to deal with the repercussions of my words and attitude, usually feeling nauseous. I pray that God will help this area of my life heal.

[@IniUdoh-n5m]

Thank you Amy. I have been reminded to stop and pray. Mine is more of frustration than anger

[@emilyk.w3593]

That was so inspired and inspiring. I am a young mom myself and I could really relate to this sister's experience. I want to do the challenge myself now to have more love in my home! Thank you for sharing this Christ-centered message.

[@tracystoutbehunin9303]

What no comments!! They will come!!! I LOVE this video! We ALL struggle with tempers. Some more than others. You represent many of us. Thank you for your honesty and wisdom!! You are beautiful, articulate, real and darling. I’ve seen several of these videos. Because of this one I’m committing to my own 30 day challenge. Bless you:).

[@alicewongham3541]

Thank you so much, Amy, for doing this challenge and sharing it with us! Really appreciate your sincerity to change, your observations, your effort, your faith, your humility , your insight and your wonderful counsels!

[@ezraprice7066]

This was really inspiring. I know with the Saviors help we came overcome and receive the healing we need and desire.

[@shaunna1803]

Thank you for sharing and for having the courage to take on this thirty day challenge. Your example inspires me. I love how you have brought Christ into your life!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Bravo Amy! Your are light and right for me! And you know, this video thumbnail says ‘Stop, Drop, and Pray’; but I’ve learned from President Nelson that we don’t have to kneel to pray. I pray sitting or standing. 🙏🏽🤗

[@DL-xf3ur]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I sometimes feel like the hulk with my frustration and anger over a situation. I love God and the people of my life so much that any failing on my part makes me upset. I've been praying daily now for about four months and multiple times a day. It has made all the difference in the world and even though I know God does not always help us directly, he is something we can connect to and draw upon to help us persevere. Carry on the wonderful work. God loves you.

[@kelbywandahoward6958]

I love that perspective of having christ be a part of our circle of influence ❤

[@jenniferhilton280]

Thank you for sharing. Trying to quell those moments of frustration or anger have been especially important to me this week. I'm grateful for the scripture and experiences you shared. I have been praying for the Lord to help fix the issues causing these feelings. You've reminded me how impactful my efforts to find peace in those moments can be to those same situations.

[@staciclegg3291]

Thank you. This is exactly the perspective, inspiration, and challenge I need. Definitely an answer to my prayer for help with my lifelong struggles with anger.

[@canisequis9258]

I really needed to hear this! I have had anger issues for so long and it upsets me when I get angry in front of my family. I am going to try this 30 day challenge starting today. Your children are precious! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Sunsaintsandwaves]

Thank you for sharing, Amy! I feel like prayer is such an amazing resource, the ability to turn to God in any moment and receive His help in His way. But it’s also really easy not to do. So thank you for your example of striving to pray in those moments where it is easier not to.

[@DamonGarfield]

Prayer is a powerful tool!

[@mainman-te2wn]

Amen praise God and Jesus love yall

[@rosanehitchcock6470]

I think about my reactions all weekend after my weekly work at preschool with 20 children. I pounder that I need to look at then like the Heavenly Father looking for us 🙏

[@maryelms4821]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this 30 day challenge. I will do this 30 day challenge from now . Thank you so much 😊

[@doreenwin8273]

Thank you Dear Sister.. definitely going to take up this challenge as life has been extremely challenging and of late, I have felt weak in my relationship with Father in Heaven and our Saviour and have not been striving to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost .. will also share your experience with many who I know will appreciate this ...God bless you and yours .. x

[@TBIhope]

As I turn to the Savior, He has replaced frustration and sadness with a desire to improve.

[@melaniewiersema642]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! What a beautiful, amazing challenge!! We have been really struggling in our marriage recently. My husband is actually looking for somewhere else to go. He feels like our marriage is over and doesn't even want to try anymore. Which is completely breaking my heart. He has a huge anger problem, and struggles to deal with it appropriately. I am definitely going to do this, in hopes of helping myself and my marriage. ❤❤❤

[@amyhatch9842]

My heart goes out to you and your family at a challenging time. I know that the Savior truly can heal us in any circumstance. 💕

[@bobhillyer3970]

It is helpful to me to see others are experiencing the same lessons in the same way. Especially the not wanting to let go of the thing that I want to change about myself. The idea of praying deeply for help is easy to understand and I think will be helpful to me going forward.

[@sarahd1706]

The outbursts from high stress are real. I love this & need it.

[@MariaEckersley]

This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and your growing hope. I loved what you said about feeling "one with Him" in spite of all of the work you still need to do. It inspired more compassionate thoughts in my mind about some of the things I'm working on. Thank you for letting us follow along in your journey and for letting us feel the ups and downs along the way. I loved it.

[@rmsf1072]

Thank you for taking me with you on your journey of change with God's help. It's really encouraging and inspiring. I want to pray for his help before a situation comes up and emotions get out of control🙏

[@bloomwithKels]

Thank you for sharing this. I am inspired by your diligence and trust in the Saviour. I have been looking for ways to help me when I feel frustrated. I am definitely Trying Faith and doing the 30 day challenge. Wishing you well onwards and onwards.

[@EmiloshuaCarrillo]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I struggle with getting angry with my 6 year old daughter and my 7 year old son. This opened my eyes even more that they dont treat each other as well as id like them to because I dont treat them as well as id like to. I want to change. Thank you.

[@manudauphin175]

This video is so uplifting as it relates to anyone's daily life challenges. Thank you for teaching us the way you guys live the gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@jeaniecefurlong]

So inspiring! I love how something so simple is having an effect on your family members as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@c.bangerter2096]

This video was so uplifting to me! It makes me want to improve my prayers in general, and also ask the Lord though His Spirit what I can work on as a 30-day challenge.... I suppose prayer itself could be my 30-day challenge, and gospel study! I've let myself become casual with those. Thank you!

[@aunicawride8095]

This is exactly what I needed today and helped answer one of my prayers. So thanks for sharing Amy!

[@AmandaSeacrist]

This is amazing! This has inspired me, however, my journey will probably be more challenging, as my temper is due to dealing with mental illness, past complex trauma, and high functioning Autism. Keep up the good work, Amy!

[@kmoartyyc]

Thank you for sharing your story and the challenge you took on. I loved your sand analogy. I feel like this relates to moments when I get depressed as well as frustrated. I've never thought of it in the way you mentioned about how I want to serve the Lord with my actions. I think that will be helpful for me when I feel that grain of sand. Thank you!

[@MC-po4fi]

This video is the answer to my prayers ❤

[@ashandu]

So cool. This inspires me so much. Thank you for your openness and humility in sharing that journey. You are obviously an amazing mom and having such a profound impact on them. Keep letting your light shine. I have learned a lot from you in 13 minutes. Thank you! 💜

[@MATT-xv4bh]

Lovely Sister; Lovely Testimony!

[@JazzyUnderscoreTrumpeter]

Thank you for sharing! Beautiful story. I tend to manage annoyance by saying that it's my responsibility to manage my annoyances, so I just quietly process it. If someone is especially thoughtless it can be very frustrating and I'm not afraid to speak up for myself, but I try to keep in mind moments where I've been thoughtless as well. I also offer people excuses to make it easier to bear certain behavior. Someone cut me off? I just imagine their wife going into labor in the back seat and let it go. I've definitely needed help before when I felt things building up and every time, someone would, seemingly randomly make a comment I appreciate, and it would subside. I believe those others were influenced to help me out.

[@wellissilva6940]

Excellent your experience sister Amy. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@HollyFrampton-gw8sp]

Amazing! I’m going to start my own 30 day challenge to help my anger as a stay at home mom if young kids.

[@michaelweirviolin]

I love this so much, my favorite one so far! This is something that can help me a lot. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm going to start recording my experiences in a journal so I can look back and remember and learn from them like you have made this video!

[@joseluissanchez858]

Beautiful and inspiring change experience! Thanks!

[@DudeCool-sf2yk]

The way I’ve always liked to view it is like this… without prayer or fasting or reading Gods word our human desires and our flesh overpowers our spirit. And our spirit feels weak and our earthly desires are strong. But as we pray and fast and read our spirit begins to glow and becomes strong. As if we are feeding our spirits. And Satan will still tempt us. But over time and a consistent focus on the savior I feel our spirit can overpower those temptations.

[@sweetmaysa]

Thank you!!❤❤❤

[@lisaroper421]

Anger is a tough one for this mama too.

[@clareaskar8595]

This is incredible. The honesty is powerful. I’m so happy for you and I will be thinking of your moments and success as I take on my own 30 day challenge. Take good care.

[@marcella28]

Thank you.

[@TLK526]

Thank you for sharing. I needed this and will start my practice of this starting today.

[@berthaosorno4825]

Beautiful message of faith and transformation and resilience 🎉 thanks for sharing 😊

[@amypola5903]

Im inspired to work on this, along with added things like using the word of wisdom to cleanse my liver. Because good food good mood. Addicted to caffeine? Hard to be patient in need of it, or had too much. Acai and other things containing theobromine make me feel great day of, but my liver struggles to filter stuff and am therefore more sensitive, and I will be irritable the next day. Diabetic rages are a real thing. Hangry. A certain kind of diet promotes insulin resistance and related issues. Workout rage is a thing. I'm not sure how pre-work out products are legal. We can understand easily enough how an alcoholic or drug addict might struggle to feel the whisperings of the Holy Ghost as you pray through those filters. I mean, it can happen, there are stories. But it's a pretty thick filter.And I'm just saying there are a lot of filters out there hindering reception. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is rampant. Id like to know one day the physiological effects of the spirit on the body. That sensation of something like cool water being poured into my body from my head down. It's doin somethin physical as well as spiritual. The world likes to say the body has no importance. We're just spirits having a mortal experience. No. We will have a body from now on. There might be a break after death for a bit, but we will have an immortal body at some point. Bodies are part of our spiritual progression and affects how we manage spiritually. You can push through sure, but why not use the tools that make prayer more successful? Eat a good meal, stabilize blood sugar, take a walk to lower cortisol, and then pray. Also I don't have kids, but I nannied a kid that screamed alllllll the time for everything. Threw food everywhere. So I stopped giving him more than one or two bites at a time. Always in the high chair. Once he started throwing it, meal was done. Taught him the sign for more. Told him Amy doesn't respond to that (the screaming) do you want some more? Added the sign for more. That kid stopped screaming with me, unfortunately it resumed when parents came home. I lasted two months. He ate my snack one time and I shared my spoon with him, and I got sick. I created a new rule. I don't share my spoon, or my food with the kids. I have mine, they have theirs. It's totally ok to have boundaries with toddlers. Even if you're their mother. It's healthy for them to see that you have your own plate. Even babies know what a power struggle is. Helen Keller wrote that deaf and blind at 5 years old she was putting away her own laundry, they can learn this stuff. Kids can learn it's not cool to throw their smoothy all over the house. Best way, don't let them run with it. Food and drink only at the table or high chair. Firm boundary. Real life will obviously have some exceptions. But anger is a signal that we need to protect ourselves in some way. That a boundary is needed or has been breached. The emotion isn't inherently evil but HOW we react and respond makes the difference. We can mitigate the need to white knuckle the spirit in desperate prayer by making the changes. Acknowledge that what we put in our bodies matters to our mood and how we react. One reason I quit all forms of caffeine was this, to mitigate my bad reaction to other people's bad behavior. It just revealed, made more clear the need to cleanse my liver, which I never would have embarked upon had I not quit caffeine. The dietary advice given to Nephi, in the wilderness before they get to Bountiful, is not the same as the dietary advice given to us in The Doctrine and Covenants. Im inspired by this, I too have struggled with anger my entire life, but I also know there is a lot of self reliant work I can do for it, and then when I pray for help it won't be always white knuckling the Spirit in desperation in the moment. It would still be a prayer sure, but more skilled, more faithful. I need to do the same in my finances. I don't see it any differently. I need more self reliance all around. I started the emotional resilance book. Got as far as the first sentence in the first video, which I've seen before. Add emotional resilience skills to the list as well. I've had anger issues a long time...Ive got a tool box. Sharpest one is prayer I would agree, but is made sharper by the other self reliant skills like the word of wisdom. Also, I'm really glad we can white knuckle the Spirit in desperate prayer when we need to. I've done it with anger, and I'll do it with other skills I'm trying to build until WE, God and I, get that toolbox going for that thing, whatever it is. He wants us to build the toolbox, and continue to pray.

[@zoommikerobinson3315]

Back five decades ago, we've found that humming a hymn (in you thoughts or silently) also is a good way to help.

[@victoriafitisemanu2070]

Love this! Thank you.❤

[@RockGirlMedia]

Thx so much!!!

[@jennahar8895]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing your journey. This is so inspiring!

[@t.glaz.]

Thank you. God bless you and your fam! 🙂

[@amyhatch9842]

:) Thanks @t.glaz! Hope you are doing well

[@chickenwriter]

Thank you. This will be especially helpful to me.

[@mayanlogos92]

❤ so good to know.. thanks for this ❤ God bless all reading this ❤ & watching the video ❤ deff will watch more of these ❤ GEMS

[@princesstelimena2887]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is really inspiring and motivating for me :)

[@mariesnow3954]

Thank you so much ❤ I am going to do this , ❤❤❤❤

[@mikes2fast]

This was awesome to watch! Thank you so much.🙏🏻

[@nelypaula2480]

Thanks very much it was wonderful ❤

[@janelljensen9317]

This was everything I needed, thank you 💕