We are all emotional beings. Some of us show our emotions while others neatly tuck their emotions inside.
The question we all would be wise to ask is simply this: “Can you trust your emotions?”
Our uncontrolled emotions can frequently lead to disastrous consequences.
Some professional athletes are renowned for wear their emotions on their shirt sleeves, while others somehow seem to keep an even keel whatever their circumstance.
We all must learn to deal with our emotions.
When it comes to business matters, I’ve always been able to keep my emotions below the surface, but when it comes to competitive situations I often lose control.
If we’re truly honest with ourselves, the emotions are there whether seen by others or not.
Our emotions often show up as anxiety. Scripture may not directly address emotions, but it does address our natural anxious behavior.
The Apostle Paul confronts this issue in his letter to the Christian church in Philippi.
He tells the Philippians to not be anxious in anything. He instructs them to pray and present their requests to God with thanksgiving.
By giving it all over to the Lord, we are promised His comforting peace, which transcends all our understanding. That’s my personal paraphrase from Philippians 4:4-7.
Let’s look at the life of King David. As a young boy he faced Goliath in defending Israel and his God.
Emotions would be running high for the average person, but David valiantly went to battle with five small stones and his sling.
One deadly throw led to the Philistine giant’s demise and David promptly severed Goliath’s head and presented it to King Saul.
David obviously had many anxious moments, but he always turned to God.
In the Book of Psalms, we can taste the anxiety and peace David experienced during the many challenges he would face in life.
Yes, he was an emotional being as we can see in the voluminous lyrics he composed exalting his Heavenly Father.
He truly trusted in his Lord, as written in Psalm 20:7: “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
We may well be approaching the last days of this earth as we know it.
In the Gospel of Luke, we can read the words of Jesus regarding the day that will be approaching in Luke 21:34-36.
Our eyes need to be on Him as that day of reckoning draws near. Our trust will need to be in Him — not caught up in our emotions.
Many these days are demonstrating a lack of control of their emotions and complete disregard for what is righteous and pleasing to God.
Don’t let your emotions and the Evil One control your eternal destination.
Please read the Passages to Ponder below. May the Holy Spirit guide you this day forward!