Have you ever been mad at God?

Originally Posted by Mercy

Would you share how you "changed your mind" about Him being there? If you dont want to I understand. It is encouraging to hear people speak of overcoming more than Jesus paying your bills.

I did not believe until I was 50 years old, and then when I looked back over my life I could see places where I just knew God brought me through. He does not always deliver us from our circumstance, because there is a reason why we are there...now I am not saying He wanted me to be abused, but He knew what my whole life was going to be, and all I new was what was now....I can't say I understand, other than out of our pain we gain compassion for others....life is not always easy, but that is OK...faith building is what happens.

God called me and I answered finally....I can't say that any one thing changed my mind, it was more a set of circumstances...and a decision on my part to surrender to Him...

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by Sister Truth Seeker

....I can't say that any one thing changed my mind, it was more a set of circumstances...and a decision on my part to surrender to Him...

I can relate to that.

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by Mercy

Its funny cuz when ever I talk about being mad at God when I have to say it out loud I say its stupid...but that never stops me from being mad. Weird huh?

Yep! It *is* a stupid reason if I look at it logically. But my emotions are what they are, and they have a purpose too. I should probably stop calling it stupid, but it just IS. At least I've learned over time to acknoweldge the emotions even if the reason for them seems...stupid.

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by nahkoe

At least I've learned over time to acknoweldge the emotions even if the reason for them seems...stupid.

And that is how we grow. We recognize our responses and we are given our "way of escape". We can acknowledge that they (the emotions) are there,but we dont have to remain in them.

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by Mercy

And that is how we grow. We recognize our responses and we are given our "way of escape". We can acknowledge that they (the emotions) are there,but we dont have to remain in them.

Right now I'm kind of wallowing. lol I know I'm starting to move past that though.

Originally Posted by nahkoe

Right now I'm kind of wallowing. lol I know I'm starting to move past that though.

If we deny what we feel and try to bury it...it will come back at a later time...when we go through something emotional we have to move through it you can't bypass for long....sometimes we need to wallow! Just don't get stuck in it...

[Neck]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

One of the things that it took me so long to admit [why I was so long in therapy] was that I was mad at God. I was taught never to question men of authority and absolutely never to question God.

My male therapist [graduated to a male therapist as I healed] asked me almost every session if I was mad at God and I would vehemently say, "No, I am not mad at God, if it hadn't been for Him I would have died, or at least sank into extreme depression." After badgering me with this question time and again; I finally said, "You are darn right I am mad at God. He could have fixed this and He didn't."

When I found out my Dad was for sure going to die (1978)
When my son was diagnosed with a terminal illness (1993)

My son has been through hell and back.

He is still alive after a Bone Marrow Transplant in 2004.

I think in general we get mad in these situations.

Then as we go through the process we start to trust God and he shows us great things within us...

I am not saying these things come from God....

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by Neckstadt

When I found out my Dad was for sure going to die (1978)
When my son was diagnosed with a terminal illness (1993)

My son has been through hell and back.

He is still alive after a Bone Marrow Transplant in 2004.

I think in general we get mad in these situations.

Then as we go through the process we start to trust God and he shows us great things within us...

I am not saying these things come from God....

I understand what it's like to be in that place where you ask God "why?" . I still remember the day the doctor told me my child I was carrying only had 5% chance of living... I remember carrying this child, knowing she would not have a chance at all unless God intervened. I carried her, growing inside of me, but I could not fix what was wrong... I held a lifeless baby girl in my arms... Strangely, I knew God was in control and I still trusted him... I didn't like it. I wanted it to change. I wanted my baby girl back... But God knew what was best and I have a whole lot of compassion for others who've lost someone they love... I am a more caring person...

I heard a minister say once, "it's okay to ask God why..... just don't demand an answer"

[Neck]

Originally Posted by LadyChocolate

I understand what it's like to be in that place where you ask God "why?" . I still remember the day the doctor told me my child I was carrying only had 5% chance of living... I remember carrying this child, knowing she would not have a chance at all unless God intervened. I carried her, growing inside of me, but I could not fix what was wrong... I held a lifeless baby girl in my arms... Strangely, I knew God was in control and I still trusted him... I didn't like it. I wanted it to change. I wanted my baby girl back... But God knew what was best and I have a whole lot of compassion for others who've lost someone they love... I am a more caring person...

I heard a minister say once, "it's okay to ask God why..... just don't demand an answer"

That is the blessing of a trial. You have a heart to reach out to others when they face tough and lonely times.

Nathan

Originally Posted by LadyChocolate

I understand what it's like to be in that place where you ask God "why?" . I still remember the day the doctor told me my child I was carrying only had 5% chance of living... I remember carrying this child, knowing she would not have a chance at all unless God intervened. I carried her, growing inside of me, but I could not fix what was wrong... I held a lifeless baby girl in my arms... Strangely, I knew God was in control and I still trusted him... I didn't like it. I wanted it to change. I wanted my baby girl back... But God knew what was best and I have a whole lot of compassion for others who've lost someone they love... I am a more caring person...

I heard a minister say once, "it's okay to ask God why..... just don't demand an answer"

9Sis this is pain only a mother can know....my heart is with you...Lord bless you.