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Only foolish people are quick to get angry. People with wisdom don’t want to pay the price. “Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools” (Ecclesiastes 7:9). Ask God to keep you free from anger so you can remain in the ?ow of all God has for you. 3. Refuse to be dissatis?ed. It’s easy to focus on the negative and look for everything that’s wrong with your life. But when we have constant unrest because we are never at peace, it not only makes us miserable—it makes everyone around us miserable too. There is nothing wrong with wanting things to be different when they need to be, but when that attitude becomes a way of life, we sacri?ce our peace. Whenever you feel discouraged by your circumstances, remember that the apostle Paul said “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:11-13). God promises you rest. “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9). It’s possible to ?nd contentment, rest, peace, and joy in any situation. Tell God you are making that your goal and you need Him to help you. 4. Refuse to be envious. When you set your eyes on someone else and what they have instead of on the Lord and what He has, a covetous spirit is about to make your life miserable. “For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is ?rst pure, then peaceable