Can Permanent Anger or Depression Be Caused by Grief?

It’s doubtful that everything we desire can be realized. Failures come at some level in every stage of life. We must keep this in mind so failure and depression will not dominate a normal life. Job 5:7 tells us "man is born for trouble as surely as the sparks fly upward from a fire."

Isaiah 53 describes Jesus as being “oppressed, afflicted, and led as a  lamb to the slaughter”, so even God’s Son was not exempt from trouble and sorrow. The lesson we learn is that there’s a purpose in our grief and suffering. If we remain hopeful, we will receive from our troubles insight for living.

Unfortunately, we can become preoccupied with resentment and anger toward others and God. Job managed his troubles by talking to God, sometimes blaming, sometimes challenging, but acknowledging him as his Redeemer, Counselor, and friend. When trouble comes, ask God to help you experience his comfort and confidence, his joy and peace.

                 

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O my soul, why be so gloomy and discouraged? Trust in God! I shall again praise him for his wondrous help; he will make me smile again, for he is my God!

~Psalm 43:5 The Living Bible

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Is It Possible to Overcome Betrayal?

A transgression occurs when a code of conduct has been violated or dishonored. A typical response is disbelief, especially in a close, trusting relationship such as a marriage or friendship. Anger in most instances follows disbelief when a transgression is intended to hurt and do damage.

Middle schoolers are notorious for instantly changing friendships and portraying a previous friend in the worst way. An offense that activates revenge doesn’t always include physical violence but can include words loaded with pain that can endure for a lifetime.

Vengeful behavior is common in divorce proceedings or in situations where betrayal made divorce imminent. The most difficult response to follow is Proverbs 19:11: “A wise person refrains from anger and overlooks insults.” If you’re guilty of betrayal, do what is right and thoroughly confess, which demonstrates humility. Then sincerely apologize.  

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Oh, come back to God. Live by the principles of love and justice, and always be expecting much from him, your God.

~Hosea 12:6 The Living Bible 

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