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Your Question:
How do I deal with the anger and resentment I feel towards God?
Answer:
I can relate to the struggle with anger and resentment towards God. As a pastor, I've seen many people grapple with these emotions, and I've experienced it myself. It's a painful and isolating feeling, like being stuck in a perpetual cycle of dissatisfaction. When we're angry with God, it's often because we feel like He's not loving us well or using His power to judge on our behalf. We might even feel like He's indifferent to our pain and disappointment. The key to dealing with this anger is to acknowledge it and bring it to God in prayer. It's not about suppressing our emotions or pretending they don't exist, but about being honest with God about how we feel. We need to recognize that anger is often a sign that we don't trust God, and it can lead to spiritual isolation and withdrawal. But by praying through our anger and unforgiveness, we can begin to understand God's love and power better. It's a process of learning to imitate God's holiness and trusting in His goodness. When we pray through our anger, we need to be willing to let God have His way with us, even if it means facing our disappointment and hopelessness head-on. We should ask Him to forgive us and show us what our next step should be. It's also important to recognize that anger can be both fruitful and destructive, depending on how we express it. By turning our anger over to God and asking Him to act as He sees fit, we can avoid the temptation to take vengeance on others or to harbor resentment in our hearts.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
psalms
tremper longman
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
elemental theology
emery bancroft
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