Managing Your Emotions

[TOTHALORDBEALLGLORY]

You are dearly loved sister .
Out of great love i must tell you something . Its better we learn our bibles well and be refreshed also in
the reading of the bible daily . I am afraid i have rather alerting news for you . I would not follow joyce meyers .
DO not see this as an attack or being mean . Its better we learn the scrips well for ourselves dear sister .

 

[Julie]

You are dearly loved sister .
Out of great love i must tell you something . Its better we learn our bibles well and be refreshed also in
the reading of the bible daily . I am afraid i have rather alerting news for you . I would not follow joyce meyers .
DO not see this as an attack or being mean . Its better we learn the scrips well for ourselves dear sister .

You can do both.
Also:
27 You are all a part of the body of Christ. 28 God has chosen different ones in the church to do His work. First, there are missionaries. Second, there are preachers or those who speak for God. And third, there are teachers. He has also chosen those who do powerful works and those who have the gifts of healing. 1 Corinthians 12:27

 

[Julie]

DAY 13
Take Care of Yourself

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
3 John 2

Sometimes we experience hardships, such as the loss of a loved one or betrayal of a close friend, that impact our life in devastating ways. I’ve discovered from my own experiences that when you are going through a prolonged season of deep painful emotions, especially grief, it is important to realize that you may need to do some things differently to manage the stress and intensity of your feelings. Taking care of yourself and your own needs will help you get through the situation in a healthy way.

Taking care of yourself means different things to different people. For some it may mean taking a few days of paid time off to take a break from a toxic work environment or scheduling a massage or manicure on a regular basis for a while. For others it may mean preparing healthy meals, exercising frequently, and getting enough sleep at night. Introverts may want to spend time reading a book, while extroverts may want to eat lunch with friends or go to a social event. It doesn’t matter what the people around you do to take care of themselves. You do what you need to do to take care of yourself.

Sometimes people feel guilty about taking care of themselves and making sure their needs are met. There is no reason to feel this way. Think of it as doing yourself a favor. Taking care of yourself will not only bless and help you; it will be a blessing to the people who care about you. Because if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to take care of anyone else. Always remember during difficult times that good times are on their way.

Prayer: Lord, help me remember and find creative ways to take care of myself during times of stress and intense emotion.


Joyce Meyer, Managing Your Emotions

 

[Julie]

DAY 14
Everything You Need


One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
Psalm 27:4

Often, our emotions are upset because we want something and do not have it. When we can’t seem to get what we want, we can become frustrated, angry, sad, confused, fearful, and envious of those who do have it.
Let me ask you today, if you could ask for only one thing, what would it be? In today’s scripture, David’s “one thing” is God’s presence. More than anything else, David wanted to know God as He really is and to be with Him. When we sense His presence, all other desires fall into their proper place. In His presence we find perfect peace and “fullness of joy” (Psalm 16:11 AMP). Our emotions are stable, happy, and at rest when we are in God’s presence.

Unfortunately, we can get so distracted with the rush and pressure of the details of our lives that we neglect the most important thing—spending time in God’s presence—and instead chase things that are ultimately not important. How foolish we are to spend our lives seeking things that can’t satisfy while we ignore God, the “One Thing” who can give us great joy, peace, satisfaction, and contentment. We never know the joy of seeking the One we really need. An old saying attributed to Blaise Pascal basically says that in every person’s heart is a God-shaped vacuum or hole that God alone can fill. No matter what else we try to fill it with, we will remain empty and frustrated.

If you find your emotions on edge today because you want something you don’t have, take time to be in God’s presence. When you do, you’ll find everything you truly need.

Prayer: Lord, I repent for seeking things that don’t really matter. Help me to find everything I need as I spend time in Your presence.

Joyce Meyer, Managing Your Emotions3), 28–29.

 

[Julie]

Tell Your Emotions to Be Patient


He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
Genesis 15:5

God promised Abram (later Abraham) a son. Not only that, but He promised him descendants so numerous that they would be like the stars in the sky. The problem was that Abram and his wife, Sarai (later Sarah), were way too old to have natural children. As advanced in years as they were, we might think God’s promise needed to come to pass quickly. But it didn’t. Abram and Sarai had to wait twenty-five years for His promise to manifest in their lives.

We often have to wait for certain things God has promised to come to pass, just as Abram and Sarai did. Sometimes He may need to teach us or prepare us for the blessings He wants to release in our lives. Or it could be that we need additional spiritual growth, greater emotional stability, or a new mindset before we can handle them properly. While we wait, we may be tempted to feel impatient. We may doubt or feel frustrated because nothing seems to be happening.

During these seasons of waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled, we need to tell our emotions to calm down and wait patiently for Him to act on our behalf. Our emotions can help us wait peacefully, with joy and expectation, or they can keep us anxious and impatient.
God is always working for our good, even when we don’t see it. We need to trust His timing and wisdom, knowing He will fulfill His promises at the time that is best for us.

Prayer: Thank You, God, for the promises You’ve made to me. I trust You to fulfill them when the time is right. Help me to wait patiently and not let my emotions lead me into frustration.


Joyce Meyer, Managing Your Emotions

 

[Julie]

Control What’s under Your Control


Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
1 Corinthians 13:7 AMP

When I think about what stirs up our emotions, the hurtful things people do to us is at the top of the list, perhaps more frequently than anything else. Since we cannot control what others do, we need to look for ways to quiet our emotions when people upset us. The amplification of today’s scripture teaches us to look for the best in things, and I believe this applies to people as well as situations.

Our natural thoughts and emotions, without the influence of the Holy Spirit, can be negative. Romans 8:5 teaches us that we can either set our minds on what the flesh (human nature without God) desires or on what the Holy Spirit desires. If we set our minds on the flesh, we will be filled with negative feelings and attitudes. But if we set our minds on the Spirit, we will be filled with life and peace in our souls, which includes calm emotions. I encourage you to choose what creates peace, because a life of emotional turmoil makes us miserable.

I realized years ago that most of my emotional turmoil came from people problems. I knew from experience that I could not control people and what they decided to do, so I began to pray about what I could do to keep their words and actions from upsetting me. In answer to my prayers, and through studying God’s Word, I started obeying 1 Corinthians 13:7 by choosing to believe the best of everything and everyone.

Prayer: Help me, Lord, to control what I can control—my thoughts and emotions—while trusting You to handle what I can’t control.

Joyce Meyer, Managing Your Emotions

 

[Julie]

Don’t Let Fear Push You Around

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13

Fear is everywhere, and everyone has to face it at some point. It’s afflicted humanity since the beginning of time, and it will be an emotion people deal with for as long as they live. Although fear will never totally disappear from our lives, we can manage it as we choose to face it and resist it with God’s help.

We would be surprised if we realized how often our reactions to people and situations are based on fear. We respond out of fear much more than we think. In fact, some people spend their entire lives allowing fear to dictate their decisions and reactions to circumstances. This keeps them from being who they truly want to be and causes them to feel dissatisfied and unfulfilled.
If you are one of these people, let me encourage you to acknowledge your fear, because it is a real emotion, but also to move forward in spite of it. Courageous people do what they believe in their hearts they should do, no matter how they feel or what kinds of doubts and fearful thoughts fill their minds.

Fear will try to stop you from doing what God has called you to do and what you’d like to do. Don’t allow fear to prevent you from living your life to the fullest or to push you around while you simply put up with it. Decide today—with God’s help—that you’ll face fear head-on, overcome it, and do everything you can to live the life He has planned for you, free from fear.


Prayer: Lord, when I feel fear, help me choose not to let it dictate my decisions or stop me from living the good life You want me to live.


Joyce Meyer, Managing Your Emotions

 

[Julie]

Do You Feel Condemned or Convicted?

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5


Sometimes we feel bad about something we have done, and we are not sure whether we feel condemnation or the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Feelings of condemnation are not from God. He sent Jesus to die for us to pay the price for our sins. According to today’s scripture and many other Bible passages, Jesus bore our sin and the guilty condemnation that accompanies sin. We should get rid of the sin and not keep the guilt. Once God breaks the yoke (or the power) of sin from us, He removes the guilt too. When we confess our sin to Him, He is faithful and just and forgives all of our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

How does condemnation differ from conviction? Let me explain conviction this way: We need forgiveness every day of our lives. When we sin, the Holy Spirit sets off the alarm, so to speak, in our conscience so we can recognize that we have sinned. He also gives us the power of the blood of Jesus to cleanse us from sin and keep us right before Him. This process is called “conviction,” and it is of the Lord, while condemnation is from the enemy and only makes us feel miserable and guilty.

When we are convicted of sin, we may feel grouchy while God is dealing with us. Until we admit our sin, become ready to turn from it, and ask for forgiveness, we feel pressure on the inside, and it often brings out the worst in us. As soon as we come into agreement with God, our peace returns and our behavior improves.


Prayer: Thank You, God, for the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Help me always to repent and receive Your forgiveness when I feel convicted so I will be able to move forward in peace.

Joyce Meyer, Managing Your Emotions

 

[Julie]

A New Way of Living


Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP


According to today’s scripture, when we place our faith in Jesus, the way we once were passes away, and we have all the equipment we need for a brand-new way of living. God gives us the ability to think and act in ways that please Him, and He offers to help us. But we aren’t puppets, and He won’t manipulate us. We must choose spirit over flesh and right over wrong. When we become new on the inside, we can choose to allow our renewed inner being to influence what we think, say, and do on the outside.

Biblical writers often use the term the flesh when referring to a combination of the body, mind, emotions, and will. In Scripture, the word carnal often is used to describe people who live by the flesh, which some Christians do. Carnal Christians believe in God and have received Jesus as their Savior, but their lives appear to revolve largely around themselves, the desires of their flesh, and the impulses of their emotions.

But feelings are often unreliable and untrustworthy when making decisions. It’s nice to have feelings to support us when we make choices, but we can follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and obey God with or without the fuel of feelings. You may have a habit of following your feelings in order to stay happy and comfortable, but you can also form new habits. Develop the habit of enjoying good emotions without letting them influence your decisions in negative ways.


Joyce Meyer, Managing Your Emotions