Anger: The Silence of Grief

When grieving a loved one, it’s pretty typical to question God and even turn away from Him. Our silence toward Him is exhibited in a variety of ways. Have you found yourself angry with God for letting your loved one die? How often have you shared some words with God that weren’t so pretty? Anger is grief that has been silent for too long.

We can stifle our anger about our loss for only so long; it will eventually come bubbling up to the surface. And just like a volcano’s hot lava, it will erupt before our eyes, burning and scorching everything and everyone in its path.

Instead of seething underneath, share your anger, hurt, and questions with God. It’s okay to yell, scream, and cry. The deadly silence of grief and undercurrent of rage hurt the most.

We can say anything we want to God. He has big shoulders, and He can handle our emotions. If we let the anger grow and sleep within, we are limiting how the Holy Spirit can move. It’s like slowly turning off the power to the one thing that can keep you moving in the right direction. 

When anger fuels grief, it becomes eerily quiet deep within. Grief’s silence then becomes quite deafening.

Maybe you’re wrestling with something in your heart today. If you are, I’m sorry you’re struggling. The fastest way to get settled and back on track is to run to the Father. Thankfully, even when we are upset with him, He never turns His back on us.

Comforted by God, Day 53

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