June 26th, 2023

Questions, Answers & Prayer:

How do you manage feelings?

Avoid the 2 cliffs: Don’t let them boss you. Don’t ignore them.

So, listen & consider feelings but wisdom must guide actions & thoughts, led by the Spirit.

But I feel fearful about financial pressure & enticement to lust?

Fear & lust are feelings that tempt you to sin. Resist the thoughts & feelings & refuse to give in to the path of fear & lust.

Step back on the path of faith & commit to the process of asking & trusting God to bring the goodness, wisdom & strength to guide you in a plan to manage finances & a plan to replace lust with the kinds of Spirit-led heart connections that strengthen your inner devotion & worship.

But it’s not that easy is it?

Jesus didn’t say it was easy. He gives strength to those who come to hear & obey Him. He says He’ll never fail you. Jesus will make it worthwhile. He promises the fullness of joy & rewards in this life & the next.

But how do I manage feelings?

Commit to the process of being led by the Spirit in five things:

Hear & obey God above all else.

Ask for strength to obey God.

Stop going on fear & feelings.

Test feelings. Be led by wisdom.

Ideas & actions follow the Word.

“Father, strengthen me to feel feelings but to turn to & be guided by Jesus, who lives inside me to teach me. Amen.”

“Hear & obey My voice (& I will bless, protect & provide for you in every way) (Deut. 28:1-14).”