Angry Even with God

Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or hostility. Life rarely plays fair. Adults and even some young people find out early that fairness is an illusion. Many times, we go through life trying our best to look like Christ and still life slaps us in the face. When life’s situations arise even the best Christians get frustrated, depressed and even angry. Some people may be afraid during their quiet time, to tell the Lord, “I am angry with you, Lord. You let me down, Lord.” And we would never say, “I’m annoyed with you, Lord.” Yet many times we are and we forget that God already knows because He knows our hearts.

Be reminded that David and Job were both angry with God. There were times when life’s situations frustrated them and they told the Lord of their anger with Him. In Psalms 22, David twice expressed his anger toward God. But he was also mindful to be respectful and to give God His due praise despite his anger. In Job 3, Job told God that he wished he was never born. Job was very angry with God. God desires our respectful honesty and cares about us genuinely. If He says we should speak truthfully to our neighbor, don’t you think He wants you to also speak truthfully to Him? The Lord tells us to get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger (Ephesians 4:31) because unchecked anger will ultimately affect your spiritual health and your testimony.

PRAYER:  Dear Lord, Help me to be honest with You. Help me to trust You enough to openly express what’s in my heart even when I am angry. Lord, speak to me so that I can learn to check my anger. Remind me Lord, that despite what life throws at me You are Lord over all things and You are in control of my circumstances. Forgive me Lord for allowing my emotions to grieve You and for representing You poorly because of anger. Lead me and show me how to be angry and sin not. I thank You, Lord, for what You will do and have already done in quelling anger in me. But more than anything, I thank You for Your Son Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for my all my sins even those controlled by unchecked anger. In the matchless name of Jesus, Amen.
 By Sis. Pat Towns