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Your Question:
Is it wrong to feel angry at God for not healing my child?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I've walked through many difficult situations with my children and our church family. When it comes to feeling angry at God for not healing your child, I believe it's essential to examine the root of that anger. Are you angry at God because you believe He's not just or loving? Or are you angry because you're hurt and frustrated by your child's condition, and you feel helpless to change it? It's crucial to be honest with yourself and with God about your emotions. It's okay to feel angry or disappointed, but we mustn't let that anger consume us or lead us to sin. As it's written in Hebrews 10:30, God is just and will not tolerate injustice. However, His justice is not always what we expect or understand. In times of uncertainty and pain, it's essential to pray for wisdom and guidance, asking God to reveal the root of your child's condition and your own emotions. This is where we can invite God into the situation, allowing Him to guide us to the hurt or wrong thinking that may be leading to our child's struggles. As we pray for our children and ourselves, we must also seek to understand God's character and nature. We should pray for the joy of the Lord to fill our child's heart, and for us to be filled with the Spirit, so we can respond to their anger with love, compassion, and wisdom. Remember, human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires (James 1:20). By seeking God's wisdom and guidance, we can break the cycle of anger and hurt, and instead, cultivate a spirit of joy, love, and compassion in our children and ourselves.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
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