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Your Question:
Why do I feel so angry at God for my suffering?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with anger towards God in the face of suffering. It's a natural response, but one that can lead to spiritual warfare and division. When we feel angry at God, it's often because we're questioning His love and power. We may feel like He's not doing enough to help us, or that He's not using His power to judge evil. But the truth is, God is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in love. The problem is, we often try to reduce God to human terms and subject Him to our moral judgment. We ask why He permits suffering when He could prevent it, and we're perplexed when He doesn't seem to abide by our expectations. But the Book of Job teaches us that God's ways are not our ways, and that He has reasons for allowing suffering that are beyond our understanding. As I've seen in my own life, and in the lives of those I've counseled, the key is to trust God even when we don't understand His ways. When we're struggling with anger towards God, it's essential to examine our own hearts and ask ourselves if we have a right to be angry. Are we angry because we feel like God has taken away our dreams and hopes, or because we're not getting what we want? Or are we angry because we're not trusting God's sovereignty and goodness? As I've learned from my own experiences, and from the wisdom of Scripture, the answer to these questions can help us navigate our anger and trust God even in the midst of suffering.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
elemental theology
emery bancroft
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
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