ashamed to say I'm mad at God

[caileesnana]

Can anyone tell me where in the Bible I can get some help? Details in F/F of SA, but I know I shouldn't be mad at God and still love and believe in Him, but I am so empty and mad. I am not perfect like Jesus, and I dont' think I have the strength of Job. I will never deny Christ as my saviour, but I fell bad being so angry.

Please keep me in your prayers.

susan

[mike_mass]

I would look to Psalm 22.

[cmc]

He knows all about me- and still loves me, even if I'm angry-at Him. Just like any other person I may be angry with- I find it's about my choice and if I stay there the only thing that changes is that my anger will turn into resentment and bitterness.
I know you are hurting...it's so hard when they go back out.
Remember that He is close by and holding out loving arms. I'm glad you stopped by.
You and your daughter are in my prayers.

[best]

Many times I have not agreed with God and I guess that could make me angry at times.
I am stubborn and God waited me out. Along the path He kept showing me time and time again..His ways are always better, I just don't see it till later.
God still accepted me and still loves me to this day. I wouldn't have put up with my own stubbornness but I sure am grateful that The Lord did.
He guided me to a place that I outgrew my anger and now when I don't agree...I think...Ok Lord...what are you going to show me this time? ...and I fill with a joy knowing that He will soon show me something better.

[PurpleReign]

I would say (my own newly way back opinion)...CONGRATULATIONS! You're normal!

I've been mad a God many times, recently even more so. But I find telling God I'm mad at Him has a way of making me laugh - literally! I start laughing (uh yeah I'm quite convinced of a Divine connection).

PR

[dgillz]

Details in F/F of SA

What does this mean?

[best]

Her story/post about what is going on in her life at this moment is located in

Friends and Family of Substance Abuser's forum. F&F of SA.

[amanda30]

I think we've all been mad at God one time or another. I really try not to ever be, but it does happen on occassion when I don't get the answers that I want, or I just don't understand why he lets things happen to me sometimes. Then I realize that those have been made on my choices, not what he's done to me.

I always try to remember that God will never give us anything that we can't handle.

You are in my prayers.

[Melanchonika]

i dont think there is any shame in being mad at God. God knows you will be mad at him at times. anger is a feeling and feelings are neutral, not good or bad. they are put there to alert us to what is going on inside you. trying to merely 'put away' or stop being angry IMO is what will ultimately keep you mad, as you are sidestepping the problem. maybe writing why you are mad down on papaer will solidify it, instead of it swarming around in your heart and mind subconciously. that helped me anyway. then i was able to seek action and be proactive about putting boundaries in place if necessary....to lessen gradually my anger. for me much of my anger was justified, but i didnt have the tools to deal with it. to 'work' through the anger isnt just ignoring it. its letting it be acknowledged and expressed (in a healthy way if we are progressed to that point....so as to not hurt anyone) so we can move on from it. for me this included changing many things in my life i woudlnt do anymore; having serious boundaries and not waiting around for people to push my buttons. in short, being proactive and in control of me so i wasnt vulnerable to my emotional chaos when others took control of me. hope soemthing i said helps. i used to LIVE in guilt over my anger, and all that did was....perpetuate even MORE guilt. taking my time and allowing for a process of dealing with it was much more effective, though patience with yourself will be greatly required. i am way too hard on myself and will beat myself up constantly over failures and bad feelings unless i get in the truth. the truth sets us free, and feeling ashamed...certainly has no truth in it. IMO. thanks for letting me share.

[historyteach]

I hope you don't mind me visiting, here. I saw the title of the thread, and thought I could share, and, perhaps, help.

G*D wrestling is well known in the Bible.
Jacob wrestled with an unknown being; some say and angel, others say G*D.
Job raged, but kept his faith.
Jonah too, but, he ran from G*D's demand of him. After a stint in the whale's belly, he was angry that G*D didn't destroy the city he was sent to warn.
G*D's love never waned. It was steadfast.

G*D can handle our anger. It helps us grow.
But, if it's really eating you out, please take the steps necessary to heal yourself. A counselor or a minister to talk things out with can make a world of difference.

There is a book I highly recommend. It's When Bad Things Happen to Good People, by Harold Kushner. The author recounts his anger and brutal disappointment when his son died of a very rare disease at 13. He then explores his concept of G*D and reaches a beautiful understanding that has helped me in difficult situations. I hope you get a chance to read it.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your struggle...

Shalom!

[splendra]

Yea yea... welcome to the human race...

[kitten6550]

Read A Purpose Driven Life. It is explained well in there,,,you ARE angry-let Hm know! He can handle it. Otherwise there'll be hidden resentment or bitterness that may hinder your relationship with Him.
Best of luck and much hope for you...

[cmc]

Here's a good verse:
"Be ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil opportunity." Ephesians 4:26-27 (emphasis as shown in the New American Standard Bible)

[jojo716]

i feel like dat alot of the time-it feels good to know that im not the only one who feels this way-thank you for having the courage to say that i leaned alot from the replys dat u got.

dis is my first internet forum i have ever joined so bear with me

[parentrecovers]

hugs, k

[Spiritual Seeker]

Anger is not an emotion that I have ever been comfortable expressing or feeling. But coincidently, today I am feeling a tad of anger too. Though mine is not directed @ God. It really has no direction. Heartache causes a lot of emotions and feelings.
I'm off to have a great day...that is all I can do.
(((((((Susan))))))

[anvilhead]

ya know, according to the Bible, Jesus was pretty hacked with God a time or two.......in the Garden before he was arrested, he pleaded with God to lift the burden from him......on the cross he beseeched the heavens....My God My God Why have You Foresaken Me? We all have moments when we feel so distant, so abandoned by God......

I think there are times when we have to walk thru things in life, seemingly alone and unprotected to know that we can. and we must stuff pain and heart ache to learn that we are survivors, that our hearts truly don't BREAK, and that no matter how utterly awful this day might be, we are always granted another day.....