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Your Question:
How do I deal with the anger and resentment towards God?
Answer:
I remember when I first started pastoring our local evangelical church, I came across a passage in the Bible that really struck me - "Be holy, because I am holy" (Lev. 11:44). It made me realize that when we're angry with God, it's often because we don't trust him, and it becomes an opportunity to know him better. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with anger towards God, especially when they feel that he's not being fair or just in their suffering. When we're angry with God, it's essential to recognize that it's not just about our emotions, but about our relationship with him. We need to acknowledge our anger and frustration, and then bring it to God in total honesty. We should pray through until we see the answer, and ask God to forgive us and show us what our next step should be. It's not about simply stopping being angry, but about understanding that anger is ultimately about God and our trust in him. As I reflect on my own life, I remember times when I felt angry with God, especially when I was struggling with my own disappointments and frustrations. But through prayer and seeking God's guidance, I've come to understand that his anger is not like ours - it's not about being emotional or vindictive, but about his holy nature rejecting sin. When we're angry with God, we need to recognize that it's an opportunity to know him better and to imitate his holy character.
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