Negative feelings are usually attached to a lie. To get beyond negative feelings we must reject the attached lie and choose for the truth while our feelings are still vulnerable. In faith, we choose to believe the truth we have learned and remind ourselves of this truth (as often as necessary), and then allow the truth to determine our actions. When we do this, our feelings will follow our actions. As we apply these principles to our daily way of life, we will experience the peace and freedom that truth brings.
In our society most people act in accordance with their feelings rather than allowing their actions to determine their feelings. Bad attitudes and addictive behaviours offer short term pacifiers and escapes but no real peace and blessing. When we determine to walk in obedience to God’s principles we will have a life that is filled with love, joy, and peace. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. (1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV)
Following God’s path requires conquering our feelings when they don’t line up with truth. We lay down our familiar self-centered ways and follow God’s life-giving ways. Today we have a choice, to live by our feelings or to live according to God’s truth. The former leads to disaster. The latter leads to life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I have let feelings shape my life for a long time and because of this the outcome has been disastrous, over and over again. Help me to live by Your truth and stand strong in Your love so my feelings have an opportunity to come into line with Your truth. Thank you for the peace that results when I follow Your principles for life. Amen.
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