Understanding Our Emotions I talk a lot about how we need to follow the Spirit, not our emotions. However, I find that a lot of people dont even understand how our emotions operate in the first place. Emotions are in the realm of the soul. Our soul is the intangible area between our spirit, the place where God lives, and our physical body. It is made up of our mind, will and emotions, it tells us what we think, what we want and how we feel. Of these three areas of the soul, its our feelings that get stirred up the fastest. In other words, our God-given inner voice of insight and understanding become easily drowned out by the cries of our emotions. The Bible says that this kind of fleshly life doesnt please God. This doesnt mean that God doesnt love us. What it does mean is that He is not satisfied with nor will He accept fleshly behavior. However, once you understand how negative emotions work, you can combat them. Our souls may be strong, but our spirits can be stronger if we strengthen them. Get in the Word today, and give your spirit the strength to overcome your emotions. Prayer Starter: God, I dont want to let my emotions overpower my spirit. As I spend time with You and read Your Word, give me the power I need to be led by the Spirit, not just how I feel.
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:02:11 +0000
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