Have you ever found yourself in a silent tantrum? You know, the kind where you really want to just fall out because things are not going the way you want? The kind where you just want to flail your hands in the air, jump up and down or just lay out on the floor and kick your feet in your best imitation of a two-year old? Notice I said want to – because you refrained – that makes it a silent tantrum. Had you actually gone through with it, I’m sure someone would have escorted you to either one of two places: your pastor or your local mental institution for an evaluation.

That hardly seems fair, right? Life is tough sometimes. And, sometimes it gets the better of our emotions. But, there’s yet hope! When we feel a tantrum rising within us, we are faced with two choices and they both involve action. Inaction will result in the actions of the first paragraph. When you feel a silent tantrum rising, you must make a decision. Either you will take this thing directly to God in prayer or you will make a decision to step away from the situation and get a little perspective – silently. I would actually move that you do both. At least, I do. The one I do first depends on the severity of the situation.

If I am really bothered, and have perspective I go directly to God. If I am confused, I try to figure out what is going on with me and take those concerns to God as well. Notice my general direction? You must take the things that concern you to God. He’s the best parent. And, just like your earthly parents, He does not want you to feel like you need to throw a tantrum. Just take your cares and concerns to Him.

I wanted to have a tantrum last night and I was on the verge of a lengthy silent one. But, somewhere in the midst, I started talking to God. I told Him how I felt about something very near and dear to my heart that is not going the way that I’d like. But, I also told Him that I trusted Him. God can be trusted with my feelings. And, just as usual, upon detailing my concerns to Him, I felt better. Still don’t have things the way that I would desire, but I don’t need to throw a silent tantrum about it. I just chose to trust God to work out everything concerning me. I believe that He will. He will do it for me, and He will do it for you!