Welcome to Unshaken: Faith-Filled Responses to Health Challenges

In this episode, we continue our exploration of emotional responses to health challenges with our second devotional in the Unshaken series. Today, we delve into Psalm 5 and the theme of anger.

Week 1, Day 2: Acknowledging Anger

Opening Reflection: Heather takes us through Psalm 5, where David expresses his frustration and anger, imploring God for justice. This Psalm reflects the anger we might feel towards our bodies or circumstances when facing health issues. David's candid approach to expressing his emotions to God provides a model for us to acknowledge and channel our anger constructively through prayer and seeking God's guidance.

Scripture Focus: Psalm 5

David's prayer in Psalm 5 begins with a plea for God to hear his cries and considers his words (v.1-2). This sets the stage for a heartfelt expression of frustration and a request for divine justice against his enemies. The Psalm continues to emphasize God's rejection of wickedness and deceit while highlighting David's trust in God's righteousness and protection.

Questions to Ponder:

1. Expressing Anger to God: David starts by asking God to listen to his cry for help. When you are angry about your health situation, how do you express it to God? Do you feel comfortable sharing your true feelings with Him?
2. Morning Routine: David mentions laying his requests before God each morning. How can establishing a routine of laying out your frustrations and requests each morning affect your handling of anger related to health challenges?
3. Consequences of Anger: Reflect on a time when anger about your health led to negative consequences either for yourself or others around you. What might you have learned from that situation about managing anger more healthily?
4. God’s Righteousness: David trusts that God will lead him in righteousness despite his enemies. How can focusing on God’s righteousness and guidance help you deal with anger concerning ongoing health issues?
5. Protection from Anger: David pleads for protection from those who do evil. How can you apply this plea to seek protection from the destructive aspects of anger in your own life while navigating health challenges?

Conclusion:

Join us as we learn to channel our anger constructively through prayer and seek God's guidance in the midst of our health challenges. Let's take refuge in Him and find joy and protection, knowing that He surrounds us with favor as a shield.

Resources Mentioned:

• Order Unshaken: Faith-Filled Responses to Health Challenges

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