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Is it wrong to feel angry at God when my business is failing?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of anger and frustration towards God when they're facing difficulties in their lives. It's natural to feel that way, especially when it comes to something as important as a business failing. But the question is, is it wrong to feel that way? I'd say that anger itself is not necessarily wrong, but the way we direct it can be. If we're angry with God, it's often because we're not trusting in His sovereignty and goodness. When we're angry with God, it's often a sign that we're trying to control the situation ourselves, rather than trusting in His plan. We're essentially saying, "God, you're not doing what I want, so I'm going to take matters into my own hands." But that's not how it's supposed to be. As the Bible says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6). We need to learn to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things don't go as we planned. It's also worth noting that our anger towards God can often be a sign of deeper issues, such as a lack of trust or a sense of disappointment. When we're angry with God, it's often because we feel like He's not meeting our expectations or providing what we need. But God's ways are not our ways, and His timing is not our timing. We need to learn to trust in His goodness and love, even when things don't make sense to us. As the psalmist says, "You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness" (Psalm 86:15).
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my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
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robertson mcquilkin
christian theology
millard erickson
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
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