How does one deal with resentments?

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You can’t just wish them away. I have these resentments toward the Almighty that periodically surface. How can I get rid of these? Thank you.
 
josephback said:
You can’t just wish them away. I have these resentments toward the Almighty that periodically surface. How can I get rid of these? Thank you.
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Greetings Josephback,

It is good that you realize these. Pray about them. Confess them. Continue to struggle in this. When they do surface start counting blessings and the wonderful things that God has done for you and your loved ones. Start thanking Him for each thing. It is quite impossible to be resentful of the one that you are thankful to.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit
 
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You can’t just wish them away. I have these resentments toward the Almighty that periodically surface. How can I get rid of these? Thank you.
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I think it would help if you could understand that the actions of people may be bad. Those people are responsible. Sometimes you can also make bad choices and get bad results. In those cases you are responsible for the bad event.

I think if you studied and really understood Catholic doctrine, your resentments towards God would entirely disappear, your understanding of how bad things might happen to you could be better understood and you could make better choices which make you happier and happier. What you will find is that the closer you try to live in a state of grace, a way of life that engages God’s plan for us each individually, you will become a happier person all the way around.

God bless.
 
josephback said:
You can’t just wish them away. I have these resentments toward the Almighty that periodically surface. How can I get rid of these? Thank you.
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To provide advice I would first need to ask you of the nature of the resentment that you are experiencing against God.
 
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To provide advice I would first need to ask you of the nature of the resentment that you are experiencing against God.
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Resentment over dissapoinments, dashed hopes, over feeling held back and like religion is just the opium I delude myself with to make excuses for personal failure. So I resent God and dislike myself.
 
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Resentment over dissapoinments, dashed hopes, over feeling held back and like religion is just the opium I delude myself with to make excuses for personal failure. So I resent God and dislike myself.
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Greetings Josephback,

Most resentments arise out of pride. What are you expecting out of yourself? What do you expect out of God? One should pursue Union with God. The truly humble expect only that which comes from the Hand of God, nothing more or nothing less.

May I counsel you to pray the Litany of Humility. Confess your resentments. Look to Jesus on the Cross and meditate on Humility. I used to hate myself for failures and things like that as well. It has been a bitter road to take, but I am thankful I am where I am today. I have had to overcome this as well and am still overcoming it. Spiritual direction has helped me immensely. I still struggle with this at times and having recourse to the Sacraments is most helpful.

I shall pray for you.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit
 
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