Title:
God, I’m Angry at You!
Where were you God when I was hurting?
Where were you God when I was hurting?
By:
Lawrence W. Stanfield, PHD
A
CBM Christian Book Review
10.0
out of 10.0 stars
God,
I’m Angry at You! Where were you God when I was hurting? by Lawrence W.
Stanfield, PhD, offers the story of Joseph captured in the book of Genesis as a
backdrop to come alongside trauma survivors, giving hope and instruction that
will usher in a progressive approach to inner healing. A chapter-by-chapter approach gives readers a
glimpse of Joseph’s ancestral traits and sins, while providing an understanding
of familial dysfunction, abuse, generational bloodline transfers and so much
more, to bring Biblical and practical inner healing from past traumas.
The
author has written a much-needed book that should be recognized not only by the
Christian community, but by the secular community. His purpose in writing the book is to address
the silent epidemic and the alarming deterioration of family units and
individuals. The author teaches Biblical principles that intertwine with
Joseph’s story to help readers understand their past in order to move forward
in their present. This book also has the
potential to bring much healing of the mind, soul and spirit with a look at
Joseph who is much like us today.
The
story of Joseph is one of family dysfunction and victory (in the end of
course); but not before unimaginable trauma, separation, betrayal, loss and
heartache took place. Readers will
embark on a journey through progressive chapters such as: Home, Your Launchpad
for Self-Destruction, Caution! You Have Hidden Baggage, Is Your Past Your
Present? Are You Programmed to Self-Destruct? God, I am Hurting! Where Are You
God? What is God’s Responsibility in Human Suffering? Will You Be Made Whole? (John
5:6) & Your Divine Encounter with God. The author goes to great
lengths to teach a practical way of healing embedded within the pages of
Joseph’s story and the Bible. The author
states that we (as humans) can only submit ourselves into the Potter’s hands as
clay (something to keep in mind).
His
book reveals a flurry of wrong choices beginning from Rebekah (Jacob’s mother)
to a wide range of emotions, mindsets and self-destructive thoughts and ways
that keep us from God. Encouraging all
to look up to God, the author speaks from a psychological standpoint as one who
was well-acquainted with failure and certainly understands feelings of
hopelessness, despair, and not measuring up. Yet, he adamantly states God is
the only One who can meet us in
our darkest nights and pit experiences to see us through. God’s compassion,
love, and instruction is revealed through the life of Joseph, similarly we can
expect the same. Insight into the human
psyche gives us a front-row seat and the author challenges readers to
thought-provoking issues that will bring enlightenment, healing and the grace
of God upon one’s life.
God,
I’m Angry at You! Where were you God when I was Hurting? further sheds
light in the statement and thought of, where were you God when I needed you the
most? His book provides answers
to human suffering and offers hope through that pervasive question prevalent in
the story of Joseph and in our own lives.
This
book comes highly recommended due to the author’s vast experience with trauma
victims, his trauma counsel experience, as well as a being a pastor and
minister for many years, including work in the social services serving children
and families.
You
may get your copy of God, I’m Angry at You! At Amazon or in Kindle as a
download.