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What's the best way to handle my anger towards God?
Answer:
As a pastor and a man of faith, I've seen many people struggle with anger towards God. It's a complex issue, and it's essential to understand that anger towards God is often a sign of deeper issues, such as distrust and frustration. When we're angry with God, it's usually because we feel he's not loving us well or using his power to judge on our behalf. This can lead to feelings of isolation and self-pity. The key to handling anger towards God is to acknowledge it and not try to suppress it. We can't just say, "I'm going to stop being angry," because that's a shortcut that's doomed to fail. Anger is ultimately about God, and it shows that we don't trust him. Instead, we should use this opportunity to know God better and understand what it means to be holy, just like him. As the Bible says, "Be holy, because I am holy" (Lev. 11:44). So, how can we handle our anger towards God? First, we need to pray and ask God to search our hearts. We should meditate on the Lord's Prayer and make it our own, which is evidence that we're putting up a good fight against lingering anger. We should also recognize that God gets angry at sin, but his anger is not emotional or arbitrary. It's a sign of his holiness and justice. By understanding God's character and nature, we can begin to trust him and work through our anger in a healthy way.
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