Obviously nobody has the right to be angry at God, but we all are mad at him because we are all broken and sinful. How, then, should we deal with that anger?
For me at least, part of the answer includes talking to him about it, not hiding. While confession and repentance are irreplaceable, they have not gotten all the anger out of my heart. Something else is needful. What is it?
If you hurt, who is the safest Person in the universe to share the ache with? Father, of course. When you celebrate big, who is more excited than anyone? Mm hmm. Jesus.
Who will “rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” including when you’re the one sobbing? Jesus. Romans 12:15.
If you fall to a sin, where is the safest place to run? Yeah, God is. He is the most loving, most tender One.
No one is more passionate about restoring broken relationships with God than God himself.
“A bruised reed he will not break,” which means you, “and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.” Isaiah 42:3.
So when you are angry, including at the Almighty, who is the best Counselor (Isaiah 9:6) to ask for help, who will never condemn the humble and broken (James 4:6, Psalm 51:17)? Abba Daddy Father (Romans 8:15)!
Picture a small child angry at daddy for making her eat green beans. If her father is a loving, compassionate man, and she comes to him humbly asking for help, “Daddy, I’m mad at you but I know I shouldn’t be. Can you help me work though this?”, how will he respond? Will he scream, “How dare you??” Would he beat her? You know he would pick her up gently, plop her on his lap, and give her a big, warm hug. His face would only show patience and love. If he’s a good, good father, no place is safer than in his arms, even when she’s confessing her anger toward him.
Or looking at it from a different angle, isn’t reconciliation part of any great friendship? We cross lines. We hurt and get hurt. Then we face it, ask forgiveness, and move on. The friendship is often stronger than before because we weathered a storm together. It deepens bonds, not weakens them, when it’s done in a healthy way by both sides.
Even though God is always right, the same principles apply. After all, He is the One who invented friendship. You and I cross God’s lines. He crosses ours (though he is always right to do it). We sweat and maybe cry with each other (Romans 8:15). We work though it together with Him.
Who else is as caring (1 Peter 5:7)? Who else is full of tender mercies? (Psalm 25:6). Reconciliation is the whole reason He sent Jesus. No one is more passionate about restoring broken relationships with God than God himself.
Bring your anger to Daddy. Ask “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger [yes, that’s just how He is!], and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:5-6) for help. He is the Friend of Sinners (Matthew 11:19), not the Enemy. He is as safe for you as your womb is for your baby.
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