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Is it wrong to feel angry at God when my business is failing?
Answer:
I've been a pastor for many years, and I've seen many people struggle with feelings of anger towards God when they face difficulties in their lives. It's natural to feel frustrated and angry when things don't go as planned, especially when it comes to our businesses or careers. But the question is, is it wrong to feel angry at God in these situations? In my experience, anger towards God often stems from a deeper issue - a sense of disappointment and frustration with God's perceived lack of action in our lives. We may feel like God has let us down or that He's not doing enough to help us. But the truth is, God is not frustrated by our sin or failures. He's not disappointed in us, but rather, He's disappointed in our lack of trust and faith in Him. As the Psalmist says, "You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness." (Psalm 86:15) So, is it wrong to feel angry at God? Not necessarily. But it's how we respond to that anger that matters. We need to recognize that our anger is often a cry for help, a sign that we're struggling to trust God in the midst of difficulty. Rather than letting our anger consume us, we need to take it to God in prayer, confessing our lack of faith and trust in Him. As we do, we can begin to see that God is not the problem, but rather, our own lack of faith and trust in Him. And that's where the real healing and growth can begin.
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my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
christian theology
millard erickson
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
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