It’s Anita’s Life

  No, Lord! Why? How could you? I hate you!  - You promised me my rainbow. You told me during worship I’d have a son. - How could you take him… I grew up catholic, with all the “ requirements ” done - baptized, first communion, confirmation - I grew up being obedient to God in a way I couldn’t question Him; “ it’s not our place .” My belief system was built on oppression of self. Whatever happens is because God wanted it, period. I didn’t have the “ right ” to question anything that happened in my life. Back in 2007, when my grandpa (mom’s dad) passed away, all I was left with was “ That’s how God wanted it ” and so much heartache. I felt so much anger, hopelessness and sorrow, by myself…because I “ dare not question God .” After all, that’s the way I was taught to deal with loss…suppress my emotions and not dare question Him. Ever since accepting Christ in my heart and becoming a Christian back in 2009, I have found an incredible freedom, freedom from the religious rules I g...