How Can You Be Mad At God?

"God has laid upon man the duty of being free, of safeguarding freedom of spirit, no matter how difficult that may be, or how much sacrifice and suffering it may require."

Nikolai Aleksandrovich Berdyaev (1874-1948)

I've heard so many people say they're mad at God. It's implied that everybody gets mad at God at some point in their life. We're only human after all. It's His fault. He could have done something.

I don't think I've ever been mad at God. I'm certainly not super human. I've had plenty of pain and heartbreak and discouragement and trouble. But I honestly don't think I've ever been mad at God or blamed Him for my troubles.

Why? Because He's all I have. He's the only one I can turn too. He's the only one who can do something about my trouble. He's the only one who knows me, really knows me.  How can I be mad at Him for something that has happened to me.

"Without free will, man would not be created 'in the image of God'. With it, he has the power to defy God's wishes and to bring misery on himself and others."

C. S. Lewis (1898-1963)

We're not promised a trouble-free life. It's stated very clearly in His Word that God uses the troubling times in our life to help us grow as Christians and become stronger individuals.

Charles Stanley wrote in his devotion book "Wisdom From Above": "But when we realize that nothing touches our lives without permission from God, that He works all things together for our good, and that He is truly in control, it changes everything. This truth not only gives meaning to our struggles, but it also alerts us to the fact that the Father has a greater plan for our lives that He is preparing us for."

I've thought about this for years. Every time I hear someone talk about being mad at God I wonder what's wrong with me. Why don't I get mad at God? Do I have low self esteem? Do I believe I deserve what happens? No. I've wondered if it's because I have a very small family, and it was not a happy family. There wasn't anyone to turn to. No. It's not that either. I don't understand why Christian people get mad at God.

He has given every human being a free will. He doesn't make anybody love or seek Him. It's our choice. How can He be at fault when something bad happens. He didn't want robots. That means everybody makes their own choices. Some are good; some are bad.

"If man lost his liberty, he would be disqualified for membership in the kingdom of God. Not even God could build a society of love out of puppets or robots. Therefore, He never defeats himself by taking away freedom of choice from man."

Kirby Page (1890-1957)

If you think nothing really bad has ever happened to me, think again. My woes have been great. I live with great heartbreak. Blame God. Why? Because He could have stopped it? This is human life we're talking about. Our choices. Someone else's choice.

He promises to always be with me. Always. Even when something bad happens He is still with me.

Yes, I don't think I've ever been mad at God because He is the only one I can turn too. He understands me perfectly. He knows what to do to help me through.

"There are two freedoms: the false, where man is free to do what he likes; the true, where a man is free to do what he ought."

Charles Kingsley (1819-1875)