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Your Question:
Can I still have a relationship with God even if I'm struggling with anger?
Answer:
My friend, I'm glad you asked this question. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with anger, and it's a topic that's very close to my heart. The Bible teaches us that anger is a reflection of our heart's relationship with God. When we're angry with others, we're essentially standing against God. It's not about the person we're angry with, but about our implicit test of God's love and power. We're saying, "Will God give us what we want or not?" This mindset is doomed, as it makes life all about us. The Bible also teaches us that God disciplines us to put us in a right-standing relationship with Him. When we're rebuked by God, we should allow Him to have His way with us, rather than becoming irritated and giving up on everything. Anger can lead to division and spiritual warfare, and it's essential to recognize it and put it away. As the Bible says, "Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and slander, along with all malice." (Ephesians 4:31) We need to repent of our anger and bring it daily to Jesus for redemption. So, can you still have a relationship with God even if you're struggling with anger? Yes, you can. In fact, anger is an opportunity to know God better. When we learn to imitate God, we'll understand what it means to be truly human. God tells us to be holy, because He is holy. Let's learn to trust God and persuade ourselves to say no to anger and yes to trust. As the Bible says, "Be angry, and yet do not sin; let the sun go down on your wrath." (Ephesians 4:26)
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