My friend, I can sense the weight of your anger bearing down on you. It's as if you're carrying a heavy burden, and it's hard to see a way out. You're feeling like God is distant, uncaring, and perhaps even unfair. You're wondering if He's really on your side, or if He's just watching from a distance, allowing the struggles and hardships to consume you. I want you to know that I've been there too, my friend. As a pastor, I've walked with many people through the dark valleys of life, and I've seen the anger and frustration that can come with feeling like God is absent or unresponsive.
But here's the thing: anger is often a sign that we're not trusting God. We're not trusting that He's good, that He's sovereign, and that He's working everything out for our good. When we feel angry with God, it's often because we're trying to take control of the situation ourselves. We're trying to fix things, to make things right, and to get what we want. But the truth is, God is not a genie in a bottle, waiting to grant our wishes. He's a loving Father who wants what's best for us, even if it's not what we want. And so, I want to ask you, my friend, do you have a right to be angry with God? Is He truly unjust or unloving, or is there something deeper going on in your heart?
As I reflect on my own life, I realize that anger often creeps in when I'm not trusting God. When I'm feeling frustrated or disappointed, I can start to turn away from Him, to doubt His goodness and sovereignty. But the truth is, God is always good, always loving, and always working everything out for our good. So, I want to encourage you to take a step back, to examine your heart, and to ask yourself if you're truly trusting God. Are you holding onto anger and frustration, or are you letting go and trusting that God is working everything out for your good?