Stage 3 of the Grief Journey - Anger

It is not uncommon for someone who is grieving to experience feelings of anger, frustration and resentment toward those responsible for the loss or toward God. Some may even experience anger toward the lost loved one and blame that person for leaving them. 
Like all other emotions, anger has a purpose as part of how God created us. Emotions provide us with the physical energy and drive needed to try to escape danger and get help. Anger is a control-seeking behaviour that allows us to seek temporary control of our environment. 
It is normal to feel anger in times of loss, but often people try to keep this stage of grief hidden.
“Anger is a difficult emotion to deal with and others may suggest it should be suppressed,” says grief counsellor Nathan MacArthur. “But it is important to release anger in an appropriate way. God does not deny the existence of anger but he gives a warning.
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27
“in your anger, do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent” (Psalm 4:4).
God expressed his own anger. The prophets and psalmists expressed anger. How we can deal with our anger without sinning will be discussed in future insights.