Question

[Jonah2005]

Can a person become like a roaring lion, by holding all their hurt feelings inside themselves?

It is said, a person that holds all their hurt feelings with-inside their selves, that eventually it builds up - to the point that they cannot take it anymore.

So, in-turn, they explode with a great amount of anger.

So, my question is; could this person really be the one who acts like a lamb, but inside is really the roaring lion waiting to devour someone? {1 Peter 5:8}

 

[Shutterbug]

Of course. All of us have a breaking point.

Cheers,
John

 

[pixie]

Jonah, I think that is why faith is so important. To be meek like the lamb and not to be a devouring lion. The love of the Lord can still our hurt and pain and replace it with the joy of the Holy Spirit.

I would hope that hurt turning to anger would not always cause rage, because I would have an awful lot of rage inside me right now. I pray that I don't have hidden rage. I do believe though, that without faith, without prayer, Peter was right:

1 Peter 5:8
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

We are up against a real enemy and he does prowl around and devour.
It is up to us to be alert and not allow ourselves to become that very enemy we so abhor.

Amenixie

 

[Jonah2005bt]

Thank you for your reply.

I feel so lost in side, lately. :sadperson:

When I use to Bible Study I always felt loved, secured & content.
But since my husband stop my Bibles Studies 5 years ago, things seem to be going all down hill.

I seem to become more like him having a a bad attitude instead of a more loving, righteous Content good attitude that I once had felt when I was Bible Studying.

This may not sound nice, but the Scriptures; Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul. {Proverbs 22:24-25}
and
Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."
{1 Corinthians 15:33}

 

[Mr. Armenian]

Oh, there is no doubt that this could happen to anyone. Nowadays more and more people are biting their tongues. Some good, some bad. Sooner or later, they will have ot unleash. You cant keep something bottled up inside forever.

 

[Richie]

Can a person become like a roaring lion, by holding all their hurt feelings inside themselves?

It is said, a person that holds all their hurt feelings with-inside their selves, that eventually it builds up - to the point that they cannot take it anymore.

So, in-turn, they explode with a great amount of anger.

So, my question is; could this person really be the one who acts like a lamb, but inside is really the roaring lion waiting to devour someone? {1 Peter 5:8}

Yes sister. It is true that when a person cannot take it any longer, he/she will explode and be like a roaring lion, but he/she will not be waiting to devour someone, but to free themselves from these hurt feelings.

If that person surrenders his/her pain to Jesus, He will heal those hurt feelings.

When we suffer and go through struggles, heart aches, etc, the Holy Spirit is there to comfort us; give us that peace in our heart, to endure that trouble. So even in our time of trouble we can still be happy and enjoy God's awesome presence. The troubles we go through will be like nothing in our heart. The hurt feelings will no longer hurt us anymore, because of our confidence in Jesus.

God bless you.

 

[Richie]

Thank you for your reply.

I feel so lost in side, lately. :sadperson:

When I use to Bible Study I always felt loved, secured & content.
But since my husband stop my Bibles Studies 5 years ago, things seem to be going all down hill.

I seem to become more like him having a a bad attitude instead of a more loving, righteous Content good attitude that I once had felt when I was Bible Studying.

This may not sound nice, but the Scriptures; 2 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, {Proverbs 22:24}
and
15 Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."
{1 Corinthians 15:33}

Dear sister,

Please read this thread:

http://www.talkjesus.com/ethics-morality/18104-life-s-most-important-choice.html

God bless you.

 

[Maureen]

Jonah2005bt
I really understand and sometime ago, I did explode, and I was so so disgusted at me I wept bitterly and cried unto the Lord for forgiveness as I knew it was so wrong.

My husband had angered me to breaking point, he would come home with alcohol on him and be so arrogant toward me, sometimes my Christianity got threw in my face, so much so that it was becoming that I was ruining my testimony because of him, and told him so.

We split for a week on his request, and the Lord has helped me so much through it all, things have really settled, he rarely goes out drinking now at all, goes to church more regular with me, and talks about Gospel related issues, such a change. He's still not saved, YET!!! that'll come I have faith.

I am going through a separate isssue at present, and I only wrote in a letter today to a cousin who is trying to claim money from something my Uncle willed to me which all went wrong, due to the solicitor, well anyway, I wrote that if I weren't saved I would not be writing these words to you they would be of a very differant tone.
and that's so very true, the Lord won't let me be grieved over it, Praise Him, he keeps that from me, I'm sure my husband wonders at times how it doesn't get me raged, but honestly it doesn't.
I also wrote, I have all the wealth I need, because I have the pearl of greatest prize the Lord Jesus. Matthew 13 v 45
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:


such a differance Jesus does make, He really does calm the storm, even the solicitor expected me to be annoyed, I said I wasn't, ony that my Uncle's last wishes couldn't be as he wanted them to be, but for me, no.
Hallelujah, Don't we just love Him so much.

Get on the floor and wail before Him, He is attentive to our cries when they are sincere. He knows when we are at breaking point and is waiting to help.

 

[Coconut]

Get on the floor and wail before Him, He is attentive to our cries when they are sincere. He knows when we are at breaking point and is waiting to help.

Amen...the best advice I`ve ever read...and what strength there is in the testimony of someone how has been there...


Blessings Sisters

 

[Chad]

Jesus is referred to as both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of GOD. In His case of course, he did not 'explode' the way humans do. Jesus *is* the Truth, therefore He can only speak truth. What is my point? My point is, the more honest we are all the time, the less likely we'll need to bite our tongue and let our feelings bottle up inside. If you want to be fearless like a lion, so be it. Tell the truth to whomever is involved in whatever your thinking. Be loving, be Christ like and perhaps it would be wise to pray first before speaking. The Holy Spirit can guide you to speak and what to say, or can instruct you to be quiet and silent like a lamb.

Then there are times where we're stuck in situations we may or may not have created, and foresee (or assume) the worst to happen. I've learned the hard way a few good times not to bottle anything inside. I'll just spit it out and keep myself as honest as possible. I'll try to be as gentle as possible. I'm better at honesty then gentleness most of the times

As just about everyone here has said, there are times we feel like we're ready to explode. I believe our daily environment plays a huge role in this building up and its outcome, but the outcome is ours to control with the help of GOD.

 

[Maureen]

Coconut
You don't know how uplifting it is, until you really do it in honesty before Him.

To truly repent, just rids the filth clean out, I thought I'd never be clean again, until I did, it was such an automatic reaction to sin, to actually whale unstoppably before God, although I never want to be in a position again that I felt so unclean for what I did, in temper, it was a cleansing, uplifting, forgiveness I was washed in, from head to toe.

Thank you for your kinds words of encouragement sister.
I pray it helps sister Jonah2005bt

we can help each other through our life experiences as we walk with Jesus our Lord.

 

[Maureen]

Yes Chad Amen

Call upon the Lord in times of trouble, He shall rescue you

Lamentations 3 v 55
I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon.

 

[Jonah2005bt]

I want to thank you all, for all your replies. Your encouragements are helpful.

I do try my best to tell the truth. It's just having the nerve or {depending on the circumstances} the heart to speak up.

Thinking it's probably better not to say a word. Considering the fact it might be better off that way. Before one knows it, it building up inside, because the problem doesn't go away, it just continues on.

I love & adore The Almighty GOD & Christ Jesus, I ardor HIS Rules & Regulations & the Teachings of Jesus [Christ]. I find living by them is a beautiful & wonderful thing, and the best thing that could happen to anyone, if one would except The Almighty GOD & Christ Jesus into their lives, and give The Rules & Regulations & Teachings a try.

But I have also come to realize the truth in GOD'S Word, as it is written;

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul. {Proverbs 22:24-25}
and
Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."
{1 Corinthians 15:33}

For I fear, it's happening to me.

And as for the thread http://www.talkjesus.com/ethics-morality/18104-life-s-most-important-choice.html . I enjoyed reading it, because it seamed to make feel better. Thank you for sharing it with me. I think it actually gave me some strength.

May you all, always walk close by GOD & HIS Son Christ Jesus & may you all, always remain Blessed with HIS Holy Spirit.

Love Always, a sister in Christ Jesus, *genesis

 

[Maureen]

you know Jonah2005bt
we all go through trials and tribulations Jesus Himself said we would in His word, don't be so hard on yourself. We none of us get it right, but Praise His lovely name, He is there with outstretched arms to hold us tight. If we only let Him.
James 4 v 8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
I know this verse speaks to sinners, but I love the 'draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you'
1 Peter 4 v 12
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Ephesians 3 v 13
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

2 Corinthians 6 v 14[/B
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
This is a hard one to get round, well in my situation, as I was already married and I was then saved, husband is still to be.
I think this verse carrys so much weight too. I have lived the meaning of this verse in my own life.

Please talk as much or as little as you feel lead to, we will gather around and fellowship, one with another, we are to lift each brother and sister up edifing and comforting and sharing experiences which may help.
Hold on sister, to Him, for He is holding onto you. Amen

 

[SpiritLedEd]

What you're talking about is what psychologists call passive/aggressive behavior - artificially quiet on the outside while seething with anger on the inside.

You need to take authority over this situation in Jesus' name and get back into those groups. You do not owe your husband blind obedience.

SLE

 

[Maureen]

When I use to Bible Study I always felt loved, secured & content.
But since my husband stop my Bibles Studies 5 years ago, things seem to be going all down hill.

Jonah2005btI was just wondering, that's a very long time ago that your husband stopped your Bible studies, I take it he's not saved?
Can you not re-start them, seeing as it has been so long?
Can you not tell him how much good they were doing you and even your with your attitude toward others? (not mentioning him specifically)

It's only a suggetion I'm making, it wasn't very kind of him to do that in the first place. Would he be controlling?
Forgive my questions Jonah2005bt I'm only thinking of you, how you must be hurting, I went through much with my husband but I thank God he seems to have curbed much lately, Praise the Lord for it's nothing I've certainly did.
I can relate to you deeply, I also went through a stage feeling very resentful toward my husband, but had to pray myself out of it. I'd love to help, but Jesus really can help you.
I would be in agreement with Ed you need to get back to your Bible Study Group.

 

[Jonah2005bt]

We've Been Baptised!!!!!

My husband & I were finally Baptised on may 13, 2008!!!
Your Sister in Christ Jesus *genesis

 

[Maureen]

Hallelujah, Great news.

 

[HisFollower]

response to lion

The Lion and the Lamb being one and the same Jesus, also understands: ...a man of sorrows, and aquainted with grief...Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows...He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities...He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth...He had done no violence, neither was any deceit in His mouth...Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him; He hath put Him to grief...He hath poured out His soul unto death...who shall declare His generation?
Of coarse this speaks of Christ, but then Christ tells us something also:
as My Father hath sent me, even so send I you; and again, If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you.
He that cometh after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Great news! Welcome to the family of the Lord Jesus!

SLE