Have you ever felt frustrated with God—like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, your heart is heavy, and your faith is hanging by a thread? You’re not alone.

Anger towards God is a very real, very human response to deep pain, grief, and unanswered questions. Whether you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, a devastating diagnosis, or a long season of silence from heaven, these feelings matter—and God is not afraid of them.

This blog post offers biblically grounded, emotionally sensitive guidance on what to do when you’re feeling angry at God. It’s based on my most recent YouTube video. If you’re interested in diving deeper into this topic, you can watch the full video here. Don’t forget to subscribe for more content on faith, grief recovery, and hope-filled living.

What Does It Mean to Feel Angry at God?

Anger towards God often surfaces in seasons of:

• Profound grief or loss

• Unanswered prayers or prolonged silence

• Suffering that seems unfair

• Feelings of being abandoned or betrayed

While these emotions may feel shameful or wrong, they are deeply human. The Bible is full of people who cried out in anger, confusion, and despair—Job, David, even Jesus at Gethsemane.

Key Truth: Feeling anger doesn’t mean you lack faith. It’s often a sign that your heart is crying out for justice, healing, or understanding.

How to Pray When You’re Angry at God

The most powerful thing you can do is talk to God anyway. Let your anger become part of your prayer life. Here’s how:

• Be honest – Don’t sugarcoat your feelings. Tell Him what hurts.

• Use Scripture – The Psalms are filled with raw, emotional prayers. Psalm 13, 22, and 77 are powerful starting points.

• Write it down – Journaling your prayers can help you process the chaos within.

• End with surrender – Even when answers don’t come, trust can grow.

“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” – Psalm 13:1

Anchor Yourself in God’s Unchanging Character

In the storm of pain and anger, remember who God is. He does not change—even when your circumstances do.

• God is faithful (Lamentations 3:22–23)

• God is compassionate (Psalm 103:13–14)

• God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18)

Looking back at the cross reminds us: God is not distant from suffering. He entered into it.

Gain Perspective: Trust God’s Bigger Picture

Even when life feels unfair or senseless, we can cling to truth:

“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. – Isaiah 55:8

• We see in part. God sees the whole.

• Even the most painful chapters can become part of your redemption story.

God’s plan may not erase the pain, but it can transform it.

How to Find Peace When You’re Still Hurting

You don’t have to feel peaceful to pursue peace. You can:

• Pray Philippians 4:6–7 – “Do not be anxious about anything…”

• Practice gratitude – Even in sorrow, small thanks can shift your heart.

• Let go of control – Peace grows when we stop demanding answers.

Take the Leap: Trusting God with the Future

Surrendering your anger to God doesn’t mean pretending you’re okay. It means allowing Him to carry it for you.

• Ask for grace to trust again

• Release the need for every answer

• Believe in a future filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11)

Every emotion surrendered to God can become a seed of healing.

❤️ You’re Not Alone

If you’re walking through a storm of faith and emotions right now, I want you to know—God is still with you. And you’re not walking this road alone.

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Grief is a profound, often overwhelming experience that can feel like a relentless storm threatening to engulf us. For those navigating the tumultuous waters of loss, seeking solace and understanding becomes a vital part of survival. Amidst the chaos, prayer emerges not just as a ritual, but as a lifeline, offering a direct connection to God, our Creator. Let’s explore the transformative power of prayer in times of grief, providing practical tips, scriptural insights, and the comforting presence of God to help you through your journey.

Understanding Grief and the Role of Prayer

Grief, in all its forms, can be one of the most isolating experiences a person can endure. The loss—whether of a loved one, a relationship, or even a way of life—leaves indelible marks on our hearts. In such moments, prayer provides an avenue to express our deepest pains and connect with a divine presence that truly understands our suffering. It’s more than a routine; it’s a means of seeking and experiencing God’s comfort and guidance.

The Comfort of God’s Presence in Times of Grief

In the throes of grief, it’s easy to feel alone and misunderstood. Yet, Psalms 34:15 reassures us:

“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.”

This scripture reminds us that God is always present, listening to our cries and understanding our pain like no one else can. Engaging in prayer allows us to pour out our raw, unfiltered emotions, providing a sense of release and comfort. Even when words fail us, Romans 8:26 promises that the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf, articulating our unspoken grief to God.

Practical Ways to Connect with God in Prayer

Navigating grief through prayer can take different forms. Here are some practical ways to deepen your connection with God:

✅ Be Honest: Authenticity in prayer is crucial. Express your true feelings, no matter how raw. God can handle your honesty, and it’s a step towards genuine healing.

✅ Pray Using Scripture: The book of Psalms is filled with heartfelt prayers that capture a range of human emotions. Psalms 13, for instance, transitions from questioning God’s presence to reaffirming trust in His love. Using scripture in prayer provides both comfort and a framework for your prayers.

✅ Listen: Prayer is a two-way conversation. Take time to be still and receptive to God’s voice. This quiet time can offer peace and direction amidst the chaos of grief.

✅ Invite Others: The strength found in community and shared prayer cannot be overstated. When you’re overwhelmed, inviting others to pray with and for you can provide significant support, reminding you that you are not alone.

The Strength of Community and Shared Prayer

There’s immense power in communal prayer, especially during periods of profound loss. Inviting friends, family, or a faith community to join you in prayer not only lightens your burden but also envelops you in a collective embrace of support.

Shared prayer creates a network of spiritual strength, providing a tangible sense of God’s presence through the love and prayers of others. This connection can be the anchor that steadies you when the storm of grief feels overwhelming.

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Final Thoughts: Embracing Divine Comfort

Grieving is undeniably challenging, but through prayer, we can access a source of divine comfort that profoundly nurtures our spirits. Whether through honest expression, scriptural engagement, quiet listening, or the strength of community, prayer offers a unique and powerful avenue to navigate grief.

May you find peace in God’s presence, knowing that you are never alone in your suffering. Let prayer be the lifeline that guides you through the storm, leading you towards healing and peace.

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I told her, “I love working with kids. If you can make an impact on a child, you just affected the rest of their life. If they fall in love with Jesus—not church or religion—it changes the course of their life forever. If they can really grasp that there’s a God who wants to be there for them, and who wants to be their best friend, it’ll change their life.

“When it changes their life, that’s when it’ll ripple out into our society. I believe that if America is going to have another great awakening, it’s going to be in our youth. This next generation is going to be sick and tired of their parents’ way of doing it, or maybe their parents are never home, never there for them.”

She told me that her pastor recently reminded her church how the early church (soon after Christ’s ascension to Heaven around 33 AD) saw all kinds of miracles. 3000 people got saved in one day! People were being raised from the dead!

She told me that her pastor then asked something that really struck her and has been rolling around in her mind ever since. It’s very similar to what my husband Myron, also a pastor, asked our church recently: 

Why are we not seeing this in the church today? If we’re serving the same Jesus, why are we not seeing that today? And not just in the church, but in our own lives?

I told my friend about the banner Myron created to hang in our sanctuary—right behind the pulpit—that says, “We are the generation called to have bold faith, that dares to dream big, destined by God to be extraordinary and created to be WORLD CHANGERS.”

She was surprised at the boldness of the statement and asked where Myron found it. I told her he wrote it. That led to an entire discussion about the history of the fellowship of churches that we are a part of, as it contributes to our bold statements of faith in God.

In a nutshell, it sprang up from the 1970s Jesus People Movement. Young people were looking for something real, something to provide answers for the turbulent times they were living in. Those young hippies were looking for a purpose bigger than themselves. A cause they could get behind to make a difference in the world.

Today, that same spirit drives the next generation to get behind social causes with passion and fire.

Human sex trafficking and racial inequality, rightfully so, are grave injustices that are worthy of fighting to correct.

But when young people, like our sons Caleb and Jacob’s peers, truly grasp the deep abiding peace that comes with being accepted by our Maker and loved just as we are, that revelation will intersect with their passion and become a force for hell to reckon with. 

When these young people experience profound and extremely personal forgiveness for every one of their sins, they will begin to not only let their light shine but fan it into a flame that spreads like wildfire across their sphere of influence.

Today, as we celebrate the birth of the Son of God, let’s remember why He came and who He came for.

The God of the universe was not happy without you and me.

His love drove Him from the throne room to a hay filled cradle. That same love drove Him to the cross. Love kept Him nailed their as the life blood drained out, atoning for our sin.

Why? Because He loves us and wants us in His family. Young, old, rich, poor, black, white. His love fought for us all.

He is not merely tolerating us, waiting to bring judgment at our first slip up. Scripture tells us he is rejoicing over us with singing! Zephaniah 3:17

When life is not as it should be, I can rest in remembering who I am in Christ,,, a daughter of a loving King, who delights in me and loves me just like he loves His son, Jesus. We are joint heirs, after all. Romans 8:17

But what about the next generation that’s rising up without that peace? Without that knowledge that God loves them the same way? 

There are precious young people searching for hope and answers. For meaning in the midst of pain and turmoil. Will you join me in sharing the good news that hope is found in Christ?

This generation is worth fighting for.

Who is one person in your life you can reach out to today in love? Let’s do this, friend!

Oh, and one more thing…Make sure to love your family and hug them tight today, too. Those of us who have lost dear loved ones know all too well that each day is a precious gift from God.

I’m so grateful for each one you and wish you all a very

Merry Christmas!

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everywhere you go it seems like there’s laughter and conversation.

But…

There’s also horn honking and frustrated, angry voices.

And it all seems exaggerated in the holiday season especially.

What do you do when your life just seems loud? When everywhere you turn, there’s something vying for your attention, trying to distract you?

Has this ever happened to you? You sit down to pray, read your Bible, spend a few minutes journaling, and at that very moment, you remember that load of laundry that needs your attention. Or does that just happen to me?

Sometimes it’s that item I need to add to the grocery list before I forget. Or a hundred things that pop into my mind just as I’m trying to focus on Jesus.

So how do you get closer to God and draw and quiet your mind in those times? Especially in these stress filled holiday times.

I wanted to share with you a few practical tips that have helped me:

• I enjoy walking out in nature. After experiencing the hustle and bustle of the mall, the beauty of nature calms me, as nothing else can. As the noise fades, I hear the birds chirp, see the scampering squirrels, and feel the crisp breeze flutter my hair. I see the brilliant blue sky and think about how great of an artist our God is. The next thing I know, I’m talking to Him. Isn’t that what prayer is? Just talking to God from your heart? As a friend?
• Use what you’ve got. When our kids were young, and life inside the home could be chaotic any time of year, not just this season, I couldn’t always get outside to enjoy God’s creation. I had to get creative. Where could I try to find a few minutes of just quiet time to pause and reflect? I know lots of moms who would say, “The bathroom!” and I agree. I definitely had those moments. But what about when the kids bang on the door? Or when you hear them fighting and sigh because your reprieve is over? It’s hard to have a conversation when you’re vacuuming! Another idea: listen to some worship music while you’re folding laundry or sweeping the floor.
• Make use of all your time. As I returned to working full time, I didn’t always have the opportunity (or energy!) to walk or clean the house while trying to draw closer to God. I had to think about what time I have and make adjustments again. Driving alone? While staying focused on the road, try listening to uplifting music, or an encouraging podcast or audiobook that will feed and nourish your spirit. I love listening to my Bible app in the morning while getting ready for work. I use the settings to have it read the scripture and devotional plans to me. Use your lunch break too! Bring your Bible or devotional to read and mentally shift your mind back to a healthy place in the middle of your day. Or take that prayer walk.

These are just a few of the things I’ve picked up over the years to help me re-center my spirit and draw closer to Jesus when life is loud and busy. These minor adjustments could be a radical shift in your walk with Christ. Work time with Him in your day and see what God can do!

I would love to hear some of your creative ways to include more quiet time in your life when your life is anything but quiet. Share in the comments below or email me at jenny@jennyleavitt.com.

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As I have been considering our son’s recent wedding, and everything that led up to it, I have a few thoughts I would like to share with you today.

The Bride in White

Our new daughter-in-law, Crystal looked absolutely stunning in her pure white wedding dress.

Last December, I was part of the group of friends and family that accompanied Crystal to the bridal shop to try on dresses. I can still remember when she shocked the sales associate who was trying to talk Crystal into purchasing a cream-colored version of the dress she eventually chose, as they had cream in stock but would have to order a white one. To the associate’s credit, the cream color complimented my daughter-in-law very well.

I still chuckle when I think about Crystal’s instant response: “I didn’t save myself for 21 years to wear off-white. I’m ordering a white one.”

The sales associate found her voice again and said, “Okay, no problem. White it is.”

Fast forward to this morning.

I was working through a devotional that reminded me of how the body of Christ is to keep herself pure from the lust of the flesh, the pride of life, and all the trappings of this world. Christians are reminded over and over in scripture to make sure that our love for our Savior is always first; that we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

That He always takes first place in our life.

I had to stop and take an honest look at my own heart…

Are there some things I have let slip that I need to put back in place?

Some areas where I need to prioritize my love for Jesus again?

What about you, dear friend? Do any of those things ring true to your heart today? Are there any small shifts that you need to make to realign your heart back with our Father?

Our True North

The other takeaway I’ve been considering in relation to the wedding is related to the gift that we made for Caleb.

I found a place that makes custom compasses and after prayerful thought and consideration wrote this inscription to be engraved inside the lid:

Caleb,

Always remember where our True North is and His hand will hold you the whole way home.

Love,

Dad, Mom, and Jacob

Not only was this an unmistakable nod to the last line of our deceased son, Jacob’s poem “Holding Me” , but it also was a nod to the song “True North” by Rend Collective.

https://youtu.be/G7HTchrZnZA  

Referencing both was our way of reminding Caleb that when we’ve allowed our heart to take us away from the narrow path we’re called to follow Christ on, we can always choose to make shifts back to our True North.

He is always there to lead us and guide us all the way home.

On the back of the compass, we added a lion’s head symbol with this scripture:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 NIV

Together, these remind us that when we make these small shifts to turn our hearts back to God, He will fill us with his spirit, strength, and courage so that our faith will be bold as a lion.

A Challenge and Encouragement

So today, dear friends, I have a challenge for you…and me!

Let’s look at where we need to readjust our path, our minds, and our hearts to the True North. And then—do it!

One small step towards the next right thing, my friend. One day at a time.

And last, an encouraging reminder that our brighter days are coming! Only be strong and courageous, dear ones, so when He returns for us, He finds the bride in white ready for His return.

Let Him find us wholeheartedly in love with Him, expectantly looking forward to our wedding with the great, conquering King Of Kings, and bringing as many others with us as we can.

There’s only one Way to heaven, dear friend and it would be disastrous and even cruel of me if I didn’t share this with you:

He is our only True North in a world of a thousand distractions, side streets, and pitfalls.

Be strong and courageous, dear ones, and hold fast to Him through it all.

He will guide us and His hand will hold us the whole way home.

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The Bible tells us that our heart is deceitfully wicked and who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9) But it also says in Proverbs 23:7, “For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” That tells us that whatever’s going on in our hearts is going to manifest itself in our minds and our lives. That’s why it’s so important that we protect our heart at all costs. 

One of the things people ask me all the time is, “How have you survived all these years?” I’ve been a Christian for 30 years. My wife and I have seen hundreds, if not thousands of people that we have known over the years who started strong in their faith, but then just fizzled out and they’re no longer serving God today. When the question is asked, how do you survive for so long?, I often think of them. How am I still here, loving and serving God?

Here’s the key: Keep your heart right.

At all costs. 

People are going to hurt you. People are going to say things about you. There’s going to be confrontations and there’s going to be issues of life. But we have to come back and say, “No, I’m going to keep my heart right.”

We can all make excuses for not keeping our hearts. We can make excuses for being bitter and angry and hateful to other people. It’s very difficult to keep the heart right, but if you invest the time and energy, the reward is that your thoughts will stay right, too.

Have you ever recognized this in your own life–that your mind follows your heart? 

Maybe you’re going through a rough patch with a family member and you tend to hold grudges, even though you know you’re not supposed to. When you hold this grudge, you start thinking about the next step you’ll take to retaliate and take revenge. They’ve hurt you and now you want to hurt them.

We think about it and then our minds just start rolling with all the bad things that have happened. But it’s at that point that we can stop it by saying, “You know what, I’m not going to allow that to stay in my heart. That needs to get out of me. That’s not a part of who I need to be as a Christian.” 

Instead, we tend to harbor bitterness. We harbor the anger. We harbor the resentment, and then it begins to affect the way we think about people.

It doesn’t have to be that way!

First Corinthians 15:57 says, “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Who gives us what? Victory! We have the victory!

We want to get our mind on the path to victory because way too often we are living in defeat. The enemy has pulled up a chair to the table of your mind and said, “I’m gonna park right there.” And we as Christians allow it! Instead of saying, “You don’t get to sit at my table.”

I want everybody to understand how important this is. We’re living in defeat because we’re allowing the devil to sit at our table and just constantly throw ideas into our mind. Instead of saying, “You don’t belong at this table. This is an intimate table between me and my Savior and you don’t belong here because He’s already given us the victory.”

We know that we already win in the end; we have to keep that in mind all the time and not forget that foundation of our faith in our day-to-day lives.

But how does that work? When the enemy is lying to us, you have to take authority over the thoughts and exchange them with the truth from God and His word.

Let me ask you a question. Anybody else notice that the thoughts that are in your head sound exactly like you? I mean, wouldn’t it be great if when you heard a thought from God, He would say, “This is God speaking.”

Wouldn’t that be amazing? But He doesn’t do that. Instead, it’s this quiet little whisper. Why? Why is it that most of the time when we hear from God, it is a whisper?

The devil is screaming at us, “Do this! You’ll never be happy if you don’t run after money, you’ll be broke.” Or maybe, “You’ll never amount to anything in life.” Or maybe something completely different.

Meanwhile, God is whispering, “Just trust me. I got this.” It’s just a whisper. Do you know why?

Because you have to be close to hear.

When Paul tells us that we are fighting from a place of victory, that should give us a confidence that we would not normally have. If we’re fighting from a place of confidence, we know and understand that God has our back.

This is amazing. I want all of us to understand when we’re going through issues of life: God has our back. All the time. 

He says, “That’s my son. That’s my daughter.”

So, what are some of the weapons that followers of Christ have available to us on the path to victory? 

• The word of God. Gotta have that sword in your hand, not your back pocket or a dusty bookshelf.

• Prayer, prayer, prayer. Such a powerful weapon! If you don’t pray, start now. And it doesn’t have to be an hour-long prayer. Start out with a five-minute prayer in the morning.

• Fellowship. What does that even mean? It’s important to build friendships in the house of God so when you’re going through an issue, you can get hold of somebody and say, “Hey, can you pray for me? I’m really going through something right now. I don’t want to dump it all out on you. I just need a friend who can pray.” or, “I just need to get together with somebody who loves God and we can drink some coffee and just encourage one another.” Anybody ever need some encouragement? That’s the problem with most of the world—they don’t have any friends or all the friends they have are bad friends. That’s why it’s so important to have fellowship with your brothers and sisters in the church.

• Your testimony is the fourth weapon you have and if you look at Revelation 12:11, it tells us you overcome the enemy by the blood of Jesus. That’s our fifth weapon–the blood of Jesus. The blood that He shed on Calvary’s cross is a weapon to attack hell with. There’s one critical reason why those two things are so important. Nobody can argue with them! Nobody can argue with the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. That He died on the cross and rose again is the best-recorded event in all of history. You cannot argue with the blood of Jesus and no one can argue with your testimony, either. You know better than anybody else what God has done in your life.

Remember 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

All things become new!

Everything that I used to be, I am no longer. Because I’m a new creation in Christ.

Not that we’re perfect. Absolutely not.

We just know what path we’re on.

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Easier said than done, huh?

That’s what I thought too as I drove along, listening to the recorded sermon. Pastor Wayman Mitchell continued, “If you want peace, pray. Control your mind. Act on God’s words.”

Those words reminded me of the Bible study we recently had at church, where Myron encouraged us to take dominion over our thoughts and guard our hearts. It’s such a powerful concept that he links those two things–our thoughts and our hearts–to his longevity in living for Christ and his ability to overcome anything life throws at him. I’ll share some of his insights on that next week.

In the meantime, let me leave you with a few tips to help you in this area:

• I encourage you to meditate on this scripture this week:

Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. Matthew 6:6 MSG

• Then check out this link I found while looking for some tools to help a friend who’s struggling with controlling her mind. I don’t personally know the author nor the ministry but the article has sound tips so I’m sharing in hopes that maybe it’ll help you too:

https://openthebible.org/article/five-steps-to-renewing-your-mind/

We can do this, friend. Our God will help us!

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