Pastor Greg Mitchell preaches from Ruth 1:18–21 on a common but hidden battle: anger at God. Naomi returns to Bethlehem and says, “Call me Mara,” revealing a heart wounded by mystery, loss, and unmet expectations.
This message names the roots of bitterness, traces its consequences, and shows a biblical path to healing: repentance (Job 42), surrender of expectations (1 Kgs 19), honest prayer (Psalms; Matt 11), and trust (Ps 43; 1 Pet 5:7). Watch to learn how God turns “Mara” back to “Naomi,” and how providence leads from gleaning to Boaz to the lineage of Christ.
Scriptures: Ruth 1–2; Ps 73; Deut 29:29; Prov 19:3; Mal 3:9; 2 Sam 6; Job 42:3,6; 1 Kgs 19; Matt 11:2–6; Ps 43:3–4; 1 Pet 5:7.
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Chapters
00:00 The Prepared Room for God
12:10 Shooting at God: Understanding Anger and Expectations
34:01 Understanding Cessationism and Its Impact
37:16 The Emotional Toll of Anger at God
40:20 Healing Anger Towards God
53:01 God's Unseen Work in Our Lives
57:31 The Power of Honest Communication with God
Show Notes
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