Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Scripture

“Call on me in the day of trouble.” Psalm 50:15a

Reflections

Some people don’t feel like turning to God when they are angry.  But our Lord God always wants us to turn to Him.

Anger is a secondary emotion.  It often comes from things like feeling hurt, frustrated, rejected, scared, worried, trapped, disappointed, pressured, anxious, humiliated, etc.  There is nothing wrong about turning to God and saying, “I am having a hard time right now.  I am feeling …”  Even if we blow our steam directly at God, God is big enough to take it.  He was willing to die for those who put him on the cross.  He’s certainly willing to look forgivingly upon those who blow steam at Him.

He came to us in Jesus in order that He would identify with our daily struggles.  He sent his Spirit to give us peace.  He surrounds us with brothers and sisters in the faith in order that we would not be left alone.

God truly wants to hear from us, even if it’s our greatest frustrations or the littlest things in our daily lives.  He also gives us brothers and sisters in the faith who listen and help us when we stumble.

So go ahead and spill your guts with God.  He’s big enough to take it.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for always being a listening ear, especially when things aren’t going well for me.  Thank you for my brothers and sisters who are here for me.  Help me to serve as a listening ear to others as well.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Psalm 50:7-15