Provoked to Human Anger

Posted on July 22, 2013 Updated on July 23, 2013

I’ve heard this more regularly as I talk with people: “I know I have no right, but I’m angry at God…”

Those same people believe that if you pray for a paraplegic they can walk, but it’s their own faith (or lack thereof) that keeps them from doing it. No one wants to believe that God won’t do something if he has the power to. The logical conclusion is that if God is all-powerful and all loving, that he would do the things that help those he loves and would make their lives better.

Now, I want to be honest with people without hurting their feelings: It is perfectly okay to feel depressed; it’s okay to be tired; it’s okay to be frustrated or apathetic and I think it’s natural for humans to feel this way (and I often do). But anger toward God is simply misplaced frustration at a situation in which one believes God should fulfill their expectations and doesn’t. God has the power to snuff out your life at any time and it would be totally within his right to do so. He has the power to give, not give, and take away, and all are within His right – because He is God.

Consider what expectations you are wanting God to fulfill (and really think about it: be self-aware and listen to your own thoughts).

To me, it seems that people who feel this way may think they are entitled to something that God is not giving them. However, God’s omnipotence (being all-powerful) does not mean He must do all the things that he is able to do.

Maybe it’s because this feeling (being angry at God) escapes me, but I think it’s wrong to feel this way. I have had my own problems, and yet, the thought to blame God or to be angry at God has not ever crossed my mind. How can I be angry at God for man’s problem(s)? Because He’s chosen, by His divine right, not to intervene? As a human, as one of God’s creations, I have no right to be angry at Him. I have no claim to the blessings that I think I deserve (or the one’s I’ve received and He chooses to take away).

If anyone has a right to be angry, it’s God. While man is disobedient, rejecting, stubborn, hateful, strong-willed; He remains loving, merciful, kind, good, righteous, just and holy. The Bible says all of His way is perfect (Psalm 18:30). How can we, mere humans, argue with His perfect way?

The bottom line? Being angry at God is unwillingness to accept His perfect will.

Be encouraged. Christ said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefor; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29-31)

He says. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

He knew we would have troubles in this life and “…we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)