Our emotions will get us to sin every time. Anger, despair, hopelessness, jealousy, worriment, impatience, pride, so many others. We tend to react in the moment of flesh instead of the spirit. I have to admit I am learning now how not to react in the moment. And I find later the peace I didn't have. We tend to interrupt God's will when we are emotional. So many grow tired of waiting therefore they "do". Others lose hope and give up and do far worse to themselves, God forbid. Hurting oneself is never the answer and if you know of anyone suffering, please keep a close eye on them. The comforting thing to know is anyone that is saved and covered by the blood of the Lamb can never be possessed by the evil one. They may be oppressed which means a sense of being weighed down in body or mind (like depression). But anxiety and other mental illnesses are not of God. In fact in Philippians 4:6 we are told, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God". I recently was lying in bed and my mind was wondering and the Lord interrupted my thoughts and cited this very promise which was not to be anxious. I encourage you to pray for this revelation in your life because it is a life changer. You become free. You will no longer worry where your electric bill money will come from or meal, or how the mortgage will be paid or how the presentation at work will get done, it will be effortless. Your life will have a sense of calm. Better known as "blessed assurance". You will know in your heart, soul and mind that the Lord is the Lord of your life and He will not forsake you in any situation. Your fears of life and the not knowing will dissipate and the chains of emotional bondage will be broken. Ask the Lord to help change you. Too often we are asking Him to change everyone else but we need to work on our own growth and the rest will fall into its proper place. If you struggle with anger or depression or just worry about everything and drive yourself crazy with analyzing God's every move, go to the throne and surrender it. In order to submit to God, we submit to the authority He has placed over us. The blessings and peace that we gain from humbly surrendering and submitting ourselves to Him daily are a gift of grace that nothing in this world can compare to. Have a blessed day in Him.
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