Trinity United Methodist Church Daily Scripture Email Devotion for Wednesday, 9 July 2014 "Go ahead and complain to God, if you feel like it; it's ok"

Trinity United Methodist Church Daily Scripture Email Devotion for Wednesday, 9 July 2014 "Go ahead and complain to God, if you feel like it; it's ok"
"Lord, I would speak to you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper?  Why do all the faithless live at ease?"(Jeremiah 12:1).
Often as a Pastor, I have heard a parishioner/friend struggling with the pain their loved one is going through, say, "I'm pretty angry at God right now..."  And what they don't say is that they feel bad even telling me that and even voicing such a "heretical" feeling.  And I always say something like:  "Go ahead, tell God exactly what you're feeling.  You're in good company, and God is very okay with you doing it."
You're in good company, as we see from this verse from Jeremiah. He states the case pretty well, doesn't he?  Who of us hasn't wondered about this?  The Psalmist is famous for arguing with God, and few are more spiritual than the Psalmist, so go ahead, let God know just exactly how you feel.  God would prefer our honest sharing - it's the mark of an authentic relationship.  And, as with Jeremiah and the Psalmist, that honest sharing is always a prelude to new spiritual growth.  So, go ahead, it's ok to complain to God.  But then, remember, it's also important to thank God and tell God of your deep love for Him, too.  God bless, Dan
Remember, for the Sundays of July we will have only ONE worship
service - at 9:40
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