“Do you do well to be angry?”
This was the question God posed to His prophet, as Jonah sat
sulking. Jonah was angry with the Lord’s
mercy shown to people he believed undeserving.
(Jonah 4:4 ESV)
This same question was posed to me as I sat sulking over the
difficulties of my life. I’d like to
justify that my bad attitude wasn’t over God giving grace to others. But the truth is, I pout because I don’t feel
God’s blessings are fair.
Why God, do I suffer from physical pain while others do
not?
Why is my child disabled while others run free?
Why don’t I get the same graces as others do in their
lives?
When I focus on what the Lord is not doing in my life, I
forget the good things He is doing. I
don’t see beauty, only blemishes.
Likewise, when I am fixated on the favors the Lord bestows on others, I
neglect gratitude and grow grumpier.
God’s pointed question was meant to reveal problems in
Jonah’s thought process and open dialogue.
He offers that same opportunity to us, to talk about His mercy and grace,
if we are willing to admit we are not doing well when we are angry.
And maybe wellness isn’t measured by whether we are
physically healthy or pain free, but by how true our beliefs are on the God who
is blessing everyone.
Do you need to check the condition of your heart today? Are you sulking too? The remedy God uses to heal is not shame, but
a gentle redirection of our eyes by questioning our anger. Are you ready to talk with Him?
Sharon has been writing and teaching biblically based curriculum, Bible studies, and devotionals since 2007.
She has
had the unique position of writing curriculum and teaching for two private,
Christ-based, residential recovery programs. Both programs primarily served
women in the homeless community.
Sharon has
traveled multiple times to Kenya, serving on medical teams and teaching in the
rural Maasai communities. She’s been privileged to speak in Leadership camps intended
on encouraging and empowering the impoverished, underprivileged, and often
abused young women.
Within
these ministries, Sharon has witnessed the transformative power of loving words
spoken to the broken-hearted. Sharing God’s love and witnessing its
transformative power has become her passion.
Sharon and
her husband, divide their time between Oregon and Hawaii. They have two grown
children.
Currently,
Sharon is encouraging others via her inspirational blog, but prefers sharing
face to face. Additionally, she is working towards a degree in Ministry.
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Connect
with Sharon:
Website: Sharonmusgrove.com
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