Casting down imaginations, and
every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and
bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Feelings come and go; we can be feeling great and all of a sudden
something happens and the winds shift and a giant wave of change comes
over us. Life brings a variety of emotions and feelings but we must
remember to restrain ourselves from living by them. We can't simply
trust in our feelings alone, but in the truth of God's word. Acting on
our feelings, instead of God's word, can prevent us from attaining the
goal that is set before us. If we trust only in our feelings, we can be
easily influenced, simply because it feels right, not because it is
right. We can just as easily allow hurt feelings to turn into
bitterness, and feelings of love to be taken inappropriately. Even the
good things we feel can turn sour; feelings of happiness and contentment
can swerve off course and become laziness and procrastination if we are
not bringing all our feelings in line according to God's word. If we did
not have feelings and emotions life would be dull but we must not allow
them to rule us.
Prayer
Thank You Jesus for the ability to feel emotions and enjoy the precious
life You have given. Help me Lord, to live my life according to Your
word, and to bring my feelings and emotions in line according to what
You say, not simply because I feel it. Amen.