EMOTIONS: Let Go and Let God

Galatians 5:22-23


But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV)

But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,23 gentleness, self-control. There is no law that says these things are wrong. (NCV)


Some of us can say we allow our emotions to take control. And if we were to ask our loved ones, friends or family members, they may say we have a problem (anger issues and etc). When in truth, without emotions, you could not experience the power and satisfaction of a relationship with God. In fact, you could also model the character of God in your life. I have to say, don't deny your emotions. If you let things fester, you will eventually blow up and that could be ugly. The flip side is you do not let emotions control you or cause you to sin. That is the worse thing. You need to allow the emotions God has given you to deepen your relationship with Him. These emotions are the fruit of the spirit (Bible verse for today). They will help you experience the drama and power of Christian living, which will also have a profound impact on those you lead, mentor, follow, love and befriend.



Song: Emotions (by LaShun Pace)

Chorus:
All my emotions, I give them to You;
my feelings of hatred, bitterness, unforgiveness,
jealousy, and revengefulness too,
All these emotions, I give them to You.

Verse:
Lord, I need You right about now, right on through here,
when I would do good, evil is all around.
Lord, I need Your spirit, Holy Ghost I need You right now,
'cause if You don't help me I don't know what I might do.

Vamp 1:
I give them to You.

Vamp 2
Help me,
help me Lord.

Vamp 3:
Help me Lord.

Vamp 4:
Help me.



Which emotions help you feel closer to God?