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Walk By Faith Not Emotions

“But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him."
Hebrews 10:38

Hebrews 10:38 teaches that we should live by faith. Yet sometimes, despite our best intentions, negative feelings can rob us of the peace and assurance that would otherwise be ours through Christ. When anger or anxiety separates us from the spiritual blessings that God has in store, we must rethink our priorities and renew our trust in the Lord. We must also place faith above feelings. Human emotions are highly variable, decidedly unpredictable, and often unreliable. Our emotions are like the weather, only far more erratic. So we must learn to live by faith, not by the ups and downs of our own emotional roller coasters. 

Sometime during this day, you will probably be gripped by a strong negative emotion. Distrust it. Reign it in. Test it. And turn it over to God. Your emotions will inevitably change; God will not. So trust Him completely as you watch your feelings slowly evaporate into thin air.

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, You are my strength and my refuge. As I walk through this day, I know that I will encounter events that will cause me emotional distress. Lord, when I am troubled, empower me to turn to You. Keep me steady and in those difficult moments, renew a right sprit within my heart. I pray this in Jesus’ Name. Amen