Christmas has come and gone. The mad rush to buy gifts and bake cookies and big meals has passed.
On Dec. 26 I sat watching old television shows and quietly contemplating
things within my heart. As a commercial came on, I sat there and began
to cry. No apparent reason. I began to ask the Lord what is wrong
with me???? Why am I constantly depressed as of late???? Why can't I
get on with life???? Why do I feel stuck and unable to think or do
anything???? As I got quiet and still, I heard softly but clearly, "you
are angry with Me". My thoughts were immediately, no Lord, never. I
could never be angry with You. And then softly but firmly, "You are
angry with God". And the tears began to flow uncontrollably as I
admitted "yes Lord, I am angry with You".
Then a quick fear leaps in and then I realized, if God brought it to my
attention, He's "OK" with my anger towards Him and wants us to deal with it. Relief floods in and I began to pour my hear out to the Lord.
Yes God, I am angry with You!!!
And as I went through the day and lay my head to rest, my constant
prayer was "Lord, help me to understand and give me healing and
restoration".
I awoke this morning, sensing ALL the anger within me towards myself and others as well...
And I began to search...Google, of course ;-)!!!
I wasn't looking for anyone's opinion on the matter. I was actually looking for scriptures specific to my need. I pulled up an article from hope for family. As I read it, I began to cry again, because I could finally understand my great anger and how anger can cause depression (among other things of course, but for me, this is my root cause).
I came across a statement that I've heard and read many times before, but it was made ever so clear and jumped out at me this time. My anger stems from unmet and unfulfilled expectations!!!! Immediately 2 teachings came to mind. Anger Resolution - Bill Gothard & Quieting a Noisy Soul - Jim Berg. This is where I've heard/read this truth before.
And I began to search...Google, of course ;-)!!!
I wasn't looking for anyone's opinion on the matter. I was actually looking for scriptures specific to my need. I pulled up an article from hope for family. As I read it, I began to cry again, because I could finally understand my great anger and how anger can cause depression (among other things of course, but for me, this is my root cause).
I came across a statement that I've heard and read many times before, but it was made ever so clear and jumped out at me this time. My anger stems from unmet and unfulfilled expectations!!!! Immediately 2 teachings came to mind. Anger Resolution - Bill Gothard & Quieting a Noisy Soul - Jim Berg. This is where I've heard/read this truth before.
Now with this revelation and understanding, I'm praying for
healing/restoration in my trust, belief, and walk with God. That
statement contradicts my other blog posts, but when you're being honest
with God, be prepared for things God will over turn and reveal.
Previous statements are true about my faith, but if I want anything
deep, real, and meaningful with God, I've got to get beyond my surface
feelings and words and get real.
For starters, I'm going to go back and listen to and read those
teachings again, followed by more quiet time as I try to be patient and
hear God speak to me again.
Psalms 22: 1-5
1 My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me? Why do you remain so distant? Why do you ignore my cries for help?
2 Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I no relief.
3 Yet You are holy. The praises of Israel surround your throne.
4 Our ancestors trusted in You, and You rescued them.
5 You heard their cries for help and saved them. They put their trust in you and were never disappointed. My hearts cry.....Lord may I get to the point where I cry out to you and you save me, where I put my trust in You and am never disappointed. Help me to grab hold of Your ideals and will for my life and let go of my own. Is this what it means to die to self?
2 Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I no relief.
3 Yet You are holy. The praises of Israel surround your throne.
4 Our ancestors trusted in You, and You rescued them.
5 You heard their cries for help and saved them. They put their trust in you and were never disappointed. My hearts cry.....Lord may I get to the point where I cry out to you and you save me, where I put my trust in You and am never disappointed. Help me to grab hold of Your ideals and will for my life and let go of my own. Is this what it means to die to self?
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