I have been taught for a long time that emotions are dangerous and avoid how you feel. Well I have done this in my life and missed out on so many opportunities to experience God. The truth is we are supposed to feel and have emotions, but in relation to Jesus. Giving him our hearts and burdens is part of it, but giving him the emotions that are attached to those things is most important. I heard it best this morning, in we truly cannot be Holy unless we approach Jesus Whole. I have dealt with the symptoms of my brokenness long enough, it is time to let Jesus deal with my brokenness. Holding onto the lies when Jesus continually says he loves you makes no sense. Finally I have heard God’s voice saying let go of those lies and since you believe in me, Then, ANTHONY, believe in me. I sit here thinking I will Follow after Christ, but I will keep my foot in the back door, just in case, you know, I might need to run back to my brokenness. Jesus’ response is simple, I have allowed you this posture long enough, I will cut off your foot, so that we can move on. Our feelings have a lot to do with our choices, but we must separate our human discernment of what those feeling are saying and allow the Holy Spirit to give us His discernment. When we allow God to divinely intervene, Our Actions Shine the Jesus in us. Feel your emotions, but through the filter of Christ Jesus, Our Papa.
One Love, One King, All Christ!
I couldn’t agree more! Do I have your permission to use the image on this post on my personal blog? I love the imagery of the potters hands – and it has a lot of significance for me in my life. I would be ever so appreciative! –it’s just a private blog – for now
Thank you:)
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