The Danger In Anger With God.

Hello readers. I hear it is National Forgiveness Day. How about that, huh? I have been given the perfect excuse to write this blog! What is the biggest reason we don't forgive, you ask? Anger. So let's talk about the danger in anger...shall we? I know, much like any other emotion, there are different levels of anger. Today's post, however, will focus mostly on anger with Christ. So bear with me. 

I overheard a conversation about an individual's anger with God for the passing of a loved one. I was curious to what she was saying, for I too had experienced anger with God for about a six month period in my life. While I was eavesdropping, the tone of her voice became more and more passionate and concluding her spiel she said, "I am just so angry with God, and that is okay."

I didn't think anything of it at first, because (as I said) I could relate. However, that statement lingered with me. I kept turning it over and over in my mind. Is it really okay to be angry with God? I mean, human nature brings out the best and the worst of our emotions. Natural circumstances aid in that; in fact, they beckon it. It's only natural that we, as humans, would respond a certain way to a certain stimulation. So, what is the danger of just being angry with God?

Anger provokes communication barriers. Just like when you're mad with a sibling or a friend, your talk with God is influenced. Your prayers become short and inhibited, and until these communication problems are solved, there cannot be any growth from the situation.

Anger places blame. Blame leads to resentment. Of course, God has the ultimate plan. Blame and resentment can only hinder you from seeing what that plan may be.

Anger festers. Like a drop of ink in a glass of water, anger can pollute your life and relationships. When angry with God, if it is not confronted, can become poison and build up. Paul beckons us to confront our anger the day that it occurs in Ephesians 4:26 where he pens, "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger..."

Anger is prey for Satan. Paul concludes that statement with, "...and give no opportunity to the devil," in verse 27. Satan thrives on our anger with God. It's an open door for him to sabotage our relationship with Him and potential relationships that surround us.

"Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice."-Ephesians 4:31

Don't let anger taint your relationship with Christ. Instead, view your circumstances as an opportunity to grow, find purpose, know God more, and find yourself. Don't waste six months of your life to anger. It will never be worth it.

That being said...Happy National Forgiveness Day! Let's strive to let go of all of the anger, bitterness, resentment, and blame; and give forgiveness a shot.