EMOTION VERSES ACTION: THE WINNER IS ACTION

Emotions will wrestle with you but Actions will cause you to win! It’s Not how you FEEL, it’s what you DO that determines success.

Have you ever been afraid or angry or sad?  In moments of strong emotions, we tend to think this is our reality but emotions are temporary.

Emotions or feelings can make you do and say things you may regret or they can paralyze you and keep you from doing anything at all.

When do emotions flare up?

Emotions are at their strongest when events happen or when situations develop that are out of our control.  It could be a lost loved one, a lost dream, a lost career or lost self-esteem, a failed relationship, a friend’s betrayal, or just a time of frustration when things are not working as expected.

Our emotions are powerful. They are like the waves of the sea; they roll upon you like a tidal wave.  They scare you into feeling that you will be overwhelmed - but if you don’t panic, they recede back into the great water where they belong and eventually calmness will prevail. 

Why are emotions important?

We cannot and should not try to avoid our feelings.  Some emotions do us good. It’s with emotions we sense love and joy and - healthy fear.  Life without feelings is like food with no seasoning.  We can even worship with emotion. I enjoy dancing before the Lord in praise.

What should we do with unruly feelings?

When feelings are trying to dominate, encourage yourself with the truth. Emotions are noisy and loud in our thinking but we are to rule them, not let our feelings rule us.

Better to be patient than a warrior and better to have self-control than to capture a city (Proverbs 16:32 CEB).   These words indicate the you are better than a powerful warrior that conquers a city when you can rule your own spirit.

Choose truth over feelings.

Recognize that your feelings are not YOU.  They can’t determine your destiny. You don’t have to feel good - to do good or do what is best for you and your future. Find out what God says in His word and apply that truth to your feelings.

No matter how you feel, it’s WHAT YOU DO that matters. Do you feel like praying? Do you feel like praising, do you feel like forgiving? Do you feel like going to fellowship with other believers? Do you feel like writing that blog post (I have to smile at that).

Here in lies success: when we override our feelings with His truth, we create the success He has already designed for us. When you forsake negative feelings, then you can embrace and walk in the authority of truth.

Is there some emotion that you have been battling with that is/was keeping you stuck?

We appreciate any tips and will pray for your victory in any battle - remember we win!

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