So Much Anger

[matt84]

I don't even know where to start or where I'm going so this may be a convoluted mess. But if you don't know, I didn't have any friends growing up (except in rare, short circumstances). And I never really felt connected or close to anyone. But today when I heard Charlie Kirk had been assassinated it hurt. I've watched Charlie's debates for years and I know it's not reciprocal or anything but I felt close, like he was a friend.

And when I said it hurt, it's what I imagine losing a friend would feel like. But all I feel now is anger, a very strong anger towards the person that did it, towards the media, l that political group, and all the people that caused this. I'm struggling with my belief in God as well, and this didn't help that fact either. I was ready to shout and scream at Him for letting it happen.

And I know according to what Jesus taught that anger isn't the right thing. And even Charlie Kirk would not want people to respond with anger. But I just feel so much anger and I can't help it.

 

[CerebralCherub]

I don't even know where to start or where I'm going so this may be a convoluted mess. But if you don't know, I didn't have any friends growing up (except in rare, short circumstances). And I never really felt connected or close to anyone. But today when I heard Charlie Kirk had been assassinated it hurt. I've watched Charlie's debates for years and I know it's not reciprocal or anything but I felt close, like he was a friend.

And when I said it hurt, it's what I imagine losing a friend would feel like. But all I feel now is anger, a very strong anger towards the person that did it, towards the media, l that political group, and all the people that caused this. I'm struggling with my belief in God as well, and this didn't help that fact either. I was ready to shout and scream at Him for letting it happen.

And I know according to what Jesus taught that anger isn't the right thing. And even Charlie Kirk would not want people to respond with anger. But I just feel so much anger and I can't help it.

It's ok to be angry and hurt. Our nation is full of anger, selfishness and the inability to engage in discussion without resentment, hatred and revenge against people who disagree with their stance, no matter how misguided.

But remember, Jesus Himself was crucified. The disciples were all, in the main, murdered by the government or similar. Jesus stated that the world would come to this because He was already part of a world like this and humans don't change.

We, as Christians, can fight back through education, understanding, temperance, perseverance, caution and prayer. Don't let the anger of the world take you from Christ. Remember, there have been many Christians in the world who have died trying to bring souls to God.

In the meantime, it's not a sin to be angry. It's okay to ask God why these things are happening and ask Him to guide you through these dark times.

 

[Unqualified]

Anger is ok. He said be angry and sin not. I guess you’re going to have to forgive him. But don’t blame God. Freaky world. And I hope you’re in this for the duration. Let everything else go. Apply the word and on to reward for doing so. That’s what’s going to get us out of this mess. And yeah I’m sorry it happened, we are not appointed to wrath. That’s not God doing that. Mr Kirk is a hero , a martyr And blessed by God. Now and forever.

remember what the lord said to Peter, calling Him the Christ. God convicted his heart to know what he knew. He was right.

 

[timf]

Anger can be a result of a conflict between what we expect and reality. Those that trust there is a God running the universe (even if Satan is allowed to set the course of the world for a while) can have assurance that things will ultimately work out. Those that see no God often feel that they have to take drastic steps to make the world go the way that they think it should. One might expect that some of these people would be dangerous.

 

[Marie333]

I don't even know where to start or where I'm going so this may be a convoluted mess. But if you don't know, I didn't have any friends growing up (except in rare, short circumstances). And I never really felt connected or close to anyone. But today when I heard Charlie Kirk had been assassinated it hurt. I've watched Charlie's debates for years and I know it's not reciprocal or anything but I felt close, like he was a friend.

And when I said it hurt, it's what I imagine losing a friend would feel like. But all I feel now is anger, a very strong anger towards the person that did it, towards the media, l that political group, and all the people that caused this. I'm struggling with my belief in God as well, and this didn't help that fact either. I was ready to shout and scream at Him for letting it happen.

And I know according to what Jesus taught that anger isn't the right thing. And even Charlie Kirk would not want people to respond with anger. But I just feel so much anger and I can't help it.

I feel this too. You’re not alone. Never cease playing.

 

[bèlla]

Charlie Kirk’s murder was a heinous act and deeply disturbing. While its occurrence may incite many emotions let’s view the incident in its the proper context. He was killed in front of a crowd which should compel concern for the students and everyone who witnessed the act. It’s traumatic. There’s also the consequences of his departure and the loved ones he leaves behind. They’re devastated understandably.

Christians don’t have time for anger or arguments. The weapons of our warfare aren’t carnal and prayer should have been the first response. That’s where we carry our anger and frustration and the affected parties. Your condition is the result of the human response over the biblical.

If you remain in prayer you‘ll have peace. But if you believe in the rightness of your feelings and dwell on them you won’t. There are larger things at play in the world we don’t understand and warring in the heavenly realm. This horrific act reinforces the necessity of getting our houses in order. If you’ve been slacking with God or backslidden get on track. We know not the hour.

And we can’t be ignorant of the times. We’re living in a different frequency spiritually and must consider our choices with that in mind. Maybe it’s time to lay some things down or distance ourselves from unedifying pursuits because the days are dark. And we witnessed that yesterday. Don’t close your eyes to the truth or go back to sleep. This is our wakeup call.

~bella

 

[SavedByGrace3]

The Word says to be angry, but sin not. It is a normal thing to be angry when appropriate. When we see these sorts of atrocities, we should not be complacent. The shooting of the children while at prayer was another. Who in their right mind would not be sorrowful and then angry at the madness behind these events? Let that sorrow and anger direct your prayers. There is an insanity behind all this. It is fueled by political and racial hate. The media has a part in this. Yesterday, there were MSM outlets where pundits could not wait to blame the victim, and even celebrate in their tone. We had to stop watching the coverage. It was infuriating and very dark.

 

[ralliann]

I don't even know where to start or where I'm going so this may be a convoluted mess. But if you don't know, I didn't have any friends growing up (except in rare, short circumstances). And I never really felt connected or close to anyone. But today when I heard Charlie Kirk had been assassinated it hurt. I've watched Charlie's debates for years and I know it's not reciprocal or anything but I felt close, like he was a friend.

And when I said it hurt, it's what I imagine losing a friend would feel like. But all I feel now is anger, a very strong anger towards the person that did it, towards the media, l that political group, and all the people that caused this. I'm struggling with my belief in God as well, and this didn't help that fact either. I was ready to shout and scream at Him for letting it happen.

And I know according to what Jesus taught that anger isn't the right thing. And even Charlie Kirk would not want people to respond with anger. But I just feel so much anger and I can't help it.

Yes, Charley would not want as violent response. There is an element that WANTS THIS RESPONSE.
It is natural to feel this. Just pray and keep in your mind Charley did what he did to use exchange of thought to persuade. That is AMERICAN.
May God bless and keep you.

 

[fhansen]

I don't even know where to start or where I'm going so this may be a convoluted mess. But if you don't know, I didn't have any friends growing up (except in rare, short circumstances). And I never really felt connected or close to anyone. But today when I heard Charlie Kirk had been assassinated it hurt. I've watched Charlie's debates for years and I know it's not reciprocal or anything but I felt close, like he was a friend.

And when I said it hurt, it's what I imagine losing a friend would feel like. But all I feel now is anger, a very strong anger towards the person that did it, towards the media, l that political group, and all the people that caused this. I'm struggling with my belief in God as well, and this didn't help that fact either. I was ready to shout and scream at Him for letting it happen.

And I know according to what Jesus taught that anger isn't the right thing. And even Charlie Kirk would not want people to respond with anger. But I just feel so much anger and I can't help it.

Moral outrage at injustice is good and right and doesn't mean you're sinning just by virtue of that anger alone. There's "clean" or righteous anger which Jesus demonstrated in the temple; God hates evil and we often don't hate it enough until it strikes closer to home. Next is to learn how to deal with it, how to understand, heal, forgive and bring a greater good out of it in some manner even if that only means that we're more aware of the reality of evil and our need to stand against it.

 

[matt84]

Thanks for everyone for the replies, and prayers if you did.

I prayed and prayed for the pain and anger to go away. But during one prayer, I was asking God to make the anger and pain go away and put my heart at peace. I was telling God I was so mad at the shooter for what he did and I know it was wrong but I was hoping he gets the death penalty. About at that time I heard the words "what he DID" repeated in my head, and there was a strong emphasis on the word "did". And just like that all the anger was gone.

For some context, I've never had anything in my life where I was like that's definitely God, I haven't even had one that was maybe possibly God. But after this, I don't know.

I was able to mentally separate the person from the deed, I wasn't mad at the person, but the action. The sadness didn't go away, but the anger just vanished. As I lay there thinking and news story pops up on the TV that was showing all the childhood photos of the shooter. I started actually feeling bad for the kid. I'm not excusing the action at all, it's vile and heinous. But he was a good kid, had a good family, he just got radicalized in school and made a huge mistake that will more than likely cost him his life. It got me thinking about what Charlie would want done with his killer, and knowing how much Charlie loved everyone and valued life so much, I don't think he would want him killed. I honestly think Charlie would like to see him come back to God and go to heaven. And I pray that happens before he passes.

 

[Delvianna]

Thanks for everyone for the replies, and prayers if you did.

I prayed and prayed for the pain and anger to go away. But during one prayer, I was asking God to make the anger and pain go away and put my heart at peace. I was telling God I was so mad at the shooter for what he did and I know it was wrong but I was hoping he gets the death penalty. About at that time I heard the words "what he DID" repeated in my head, and there was a strong emphasis on the word "did". And just like that all the anger was gone.

For some context, I've never had anything in my life where I was like that's definitely God, I haven't even had one that was maybe possibly God. But after this, I don't know.

I was able to mentally separate the person from the deed, I wasn't mad at the person, but the action. The sadness didn't go away, but the anger just vanished. As I lay there thinking and news story pops up on the TV that was showing all the childhood photos of the shooter. I started actually feeling bad for the kid. I'm not excusing the action at all, it's vile and heinous. But he was a good kid, had a good family, he just got radicalized in school and made a huge mistake that will more than likely cost him his life. It got me thinking about what Charlie would want done with his killer, and knowing how much Charlie loved everyone and valued life so much, I don't think he would want him killed. I honestly think Charlie would like to see him come back to God and go to heaven. And I pray that happens before he passes.

Amen! This is why the bible reminds us of how far we fell. So that we view others with love and understanding that they are deceived and although people can be hateful, evil minded and act out those concepts, no one is above being saved if people turn to Christ. Pray for the shooter to repent before its too late. 1 more person repenting, is 1 less evil source in the world.

 

[Unqualified]

Thanks for everyone for the replies, and prayers if you did.

I prayed and prayed for the pain and anger to go away. But during one prayer, I was asking God to make the anger and pain go away and put my heart at peace. I was telling God I was so mad at the shooter for what he did and I know it was wrong but I was hoping he gets the death penalty. About at that time I heard the words "what he DID" repeated in my head, and there was a strong emphasis on the word "did". And just like that all the anger was gone.

For some context, I've never had anything in my life where I was like that's definitely God, I haven't even had one that was maybe possibly God. But after this, I don't know.

I was able to mentally separate the person from the deed, I wasn't mad at the person, but the action. The sadness didn't go away, but the anger just vanished. As I lay there thinking and news story pops up on the TV that was showing all the childhood photos of the shooter. I started actually feeling bad for the kid. I'm not excusing the action at all, it's vile and heinous. But he was a good kid, had a good family, he just got radicalized in school and made a huge mistake that will more than likely cost him his life. It got me thinking about what Charlie would want done with his killer, and knowing how much Charlie loved everyone and valued life so much, I don't think he would want him killed. I honestly think Charlie would like to see him come back to God and go to heaven. And I pray that happens before he passes.

forgive him too?

 

[matt84]

forgive him too?

I prayed multiple times after the fact saying that I forgive him and prayed he can find repentance before he goes. It was hard to say that I forgive him, but I was feeling compelled. It's a tragic situation that cost two people their lives.

 

[Unqualified]

Good. I always feel the first step is to say it. Right on. And you prayed for him too. Good for you, what an accomplishment. God heard your prayer and He did it. Good work my friend