e85: Search Me: in Anger

SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in AngerA Reflection on Jonah 4:1-11As you move through this week, notice where anger rises within you. Not to judge it. Not to suppress it. But to bring it honestly into the presence of God.Anger often points to something deeper— a wound, a grief, a longing, or the sense that something sacred has been threatened.And while anger can harm when it hardens into bitterness or judgment, anger itself is not the enemy.In Jonah’s story, God continues to engage Jonah in the middle of his anger. Not with rejection. Not with abandonment. But with questions. With presence. With patience.“Is it right for you to be angry?”As you move through this week, allow anger to become a place of deeper awareness rather than shame.What is it revealing?What lives underneath it?What might happen if it were brought honestly before God?A Prayer to CarryGracious and loving God,Thank You for meeting me even in the places where anger rises.Teach me not to hide from what I feel, but to bring it honestly into Your presence.Where anger has become heaviness, bring understanding.Where anger has created distance, bring healing.And where deeper wounds remain, meet me there with compassion.Lead me in Your way everlasting.In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.