Christ provides answers to all of our potential crises and disasters. In times of anger, He encourages us to express that anger with fervor and passion. He does not shy away from our frustrations; instead, He invites us to vocalize our feelings, especially towards those who seek to obstruct our path to true life. Humanity, at its core, is filled with need and desperation. God hears the fervent, blood-soaked prayers of His people. Living in this world exposes us to the threats posed by other individuals, and we are acutely aware that the world often seems poised to undermine our existence. We recognize that many seek to trip us up with the barrage of distressing news that floods our lives. We are constantly besieged by threats from both external sources and our own internal struggles. This leads to a feeling of disconnection from all that is traditional and paternal. When we are forced to rely solely on God, we may feel as though we have nowhere to turn for the strength needed to persevere in this tumultuous world. For some, the deeper roots of our anger remain unexplored. Many of us never fully embrace the richness of our salvation. We allow external pressures to push us into withdrawal, experiencing anger as if God is distant, unresponsive, and unprotective. In these moments, we fail to engage in honest self-examination, often feeling too bound by religious expectations to lay bare our true feelings before God. We have not come to terms with the messiness of life; we overlook the fact that we often emerge battered and bruised from our earthly journey. Yet, as followers of God, we are called to engage in fervent, passionate prayers to guard against the hardening of our hearts—the heart of unbelief that tempts us to retreat within ourselves. The Christian journey is fundamentally about God responding to the stalkers and malevolent forces that seek to harm us. We must pursue the God who meets us in the muck and mire of life. This raw experience transforms us into gentle beings, like doves, attuned to the needs of others and capable of offering reassurance to those who are struggling. We provide comfort to the anxious and extend confidence to those who are faltering. Trust, however, is forged through intense personal struggle and conflict. We are called to confront the enemy directly, capturing those who would exploit the vulnerable and innocent. We must descend into the depths of struggle, battling with spiritual weapons rather than worldly ones. My friends, our pristine robes of righteousness are not fully granted to us until we reach the heavenly realm. In this earthly existence, we remain close to the Lamb of God, who has redeemed us through His blood—a blood that will ultimately bring justice upon the wicked.