Fight the Feeling(s)
Hey Good People,
In my last post I talked about my unhealthy perspective of entitlement towards God. If I can be honest, this is still a struggle for me. I am currently spending some time to reflect on what the root of my struggle is and by the time you all read this, I hope to have a better grip on what it is.
We’ve all heard of the phrase “being in my feelings”, right? Here’s my current truth, I am an emotional being by nature. Some would say I’m sensitive, I would say I’m tender. Either way, living and operating in my emotions has become an unhealthy habit that I am praying to break through.
Emotions can run deep. It could be self-doubt, self-hatred, being discontent with your portion, feeling rejected and hurt, feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or even feeling unaccomplished (that’s a big one for me), etc. Getting wrapped up in our feelings is an easy thing to do. However, operating solely on the matters of our heart can be dangerous. I know for me, when I’m in my feelings, I have found myself making hasty decisions, being silently and verbally upset, holding on to resentment and bitterness, eating emotionally all because I’m in my feelings. Instead of being honest with myself and realizing that my emotions are often unhealthy, I run with them. I act on them. I eat them away. I find a way to handle how I feel on my own.
How to Fight
My Bible tells me in Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” CSB version. This lets me know that in most cases, our heart & emotions can lead us to act wrongfully. It can cause us to hold grudges, build resentment and bitterness and more. And so it’s clear that we can’t remain in our feelings but instead we must fight against them.
Fight them in prayer. Fight them with God’s word. Fight them in worship. Fight them by letting your squad/tribe/village/community in on the matters of your heart. Give your feelings to God.
Let’s lay down our emotions at the feet of Jesus. He can handle it. God requires dependency and trust; even with our heart. Whatever it is you’re currently feeling; ask Him to fix your heart and change your perspective. He knows everything about us better than we think we know ourselves. While we’re trying to hold on to how we feel or acting out on our emotions in an unhealthy way; He’s waiting for us to fight against our feelings by giving them to Him. Let Him have it all and be content that He will take care of your heart.
I’m totally in this with you and here to support you, Tam Fam. If there is anything I can specifically pray with you about; send me a message via the contact page or hit the comments below.
We’re in this together and remember your portion has purpose.
With Love,
Tam