Here is a portion of the December 2008 Bible Study on anger.

Anger is one of the most pervasive stereotypes about us as African American women.  And we really struggle with it, whether in stereotype or in truth.  Our men call us angry.  Our children call us angry.  Our coworkers call us angry.  We even avoid each other because we believe in the stereotype, and it gains momentum when we really do feel angry.  But if we looked within our hearts we would find something often overlooked.

We would find that we are human.

We are God’s creation, which means we are going to feel angry sometimes.  But God understands our hearts.  He understands when we are truly angry versus when we are sad, disappointed or hurt.  It may all look the same to someone on the outside looking through the thin veil of stereotype.  He is our Creator, and He doesn’t see stereotypes.  He sees His creation (Psalm 139:13-16).

But our anger toward God can be the most overwhelming.  Most of us don’t want to admit when we are angry with God.  We're taught that it's a terrible sin and something we're not supposed to have at any time.  But we get angry with God.  We need to learn to admit it and learn how to deal with it so we can be successful in our Christian walk and do those things which are pleasing to Him (1 John 3:22).

In the September 2008 Bible study I shared some of the things that have happened to me since I gave my life to Jesus Christ.  I am overwhelmed by the list, and it is my own life.  Sometimes I feel like I have plenty of reasons to be angry with God.  But each day I learn to let go of it a little more because I want to enjoy my fellowship with Him and I can't do that holding in anger against Him.

Not too long ago I was angry with a friend of mine for something I perceived was her fault.  I didn’t want to be around her, I didn’t want to mention her name and I didn't want to hear anyone else mention it either.  Do you think I had a close relationship with her during that time?  What do you think happens to our walk with Christ when we are angry with Him?

And when I say that I have been angry with God, I'm not saying that I am justified, or that I am right, or that I even like it.  I'm saying that it happens, and God knows it.  He knows how I feel about Him.  I am His creation, made in His image and His likeness (Genesis 1:26). And He sent His Son Jesus to save me, so that I would have a Savior who could identify with all of my thoughts and feelings (Hebrews 2:17, 4:15).  So I tell Him the truth and He helps me through it.

He does the same thing for you as well.  Jesus understands our anger, and is here to help us through it (Hebrews 2:18; 4:16).

What happened between me and my friend?  I gritted my teeth, forgave her and mended the relationship.  Being a Christian isn’t easy, but it is who we are.  It is what we believe.