Do you have a broken heart? Does your heart conflict with your feelings? Do your feelings conflict with your heart?
Your feelings matter. Your heart matters.
Psalm 62:8 NIV
Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Do you have to ask permission? This is God giving you permission to lean on Him. This is God giving you permission to give it ALL to Him. And you didn’t even need to ask! God just gave it to you in LOVE – NO STRINGS ATTACHED.
God is saying:
- Don’t Hide
- Don’t be tougher
- Don’t be shamed by giving it to God.
- Don’t need more faith
Just do it!
Pour it out:
- Anger
- Grief
- Confusion
- Fear
God can handle it ALL. You have to do the work! Give it to Him.
Emotions are not a sign of weakness.
Jesus Wept
Jesus felt Anguish
Jesus felt Distress
Jesus felt Compassion
Feelings and emotions are real, but THEY WERE NOT MEANT TO BE LEADERS. Feelings need guidance.
Instead of following your feelings, let your heart be guided by the Spirit.
Guidance by the Spirit looks like:
- Feel Deeply
- Pray Honestly
- Trust Completely
- Obey Faithfully
Jesus didn’t shame emotions. Jesus didn’t let feelings control Him. Jesus submitted His feelings to God and He healed our Hearts.
Not my will, but Yours be done.
And That’s Why it Matters…