WORD OF HOPE FOR TODAY BY by Bro. Rolly Custodio
DON'T USE YOUR FEELINGS IN DECISION MAKING
“Use your head and test your feelings.” Php 1:10 TM
Today’s Insight
God gave you feelings, and you should never be ashamed of them. They can alert you to danger and give you insight into various situations. God actually uses our feelings to draw us closer to Him and highlight areas in our lives that need to be submitted to His Holy Spirit. But feelings are subjective; you can’t always trust them. One counselor says: “When old feelings creep back in we feel fearful, ashamed, hopeless, not good enough, unlovable, victimized, helpless, and resentful…An event can trigger these reactions…ending a relationship, stress, problems on the job and at home, times of change or illness…and sometimes these feelings return for no reason.
” So you must “test your feelings,” otherwise you’ll end up living “a life shaped by things and feelings instead of by God” (Col 3:5 TM). It can be disastrous to act on what you see, hear, and feel. Instead of reacting to feelings, you must learn to act on what God’s Word says. That’s the gold standard, and it never changes! For instance, even if you feel like you can walk on water, you can only do it if God has called you to step out of the boat.
Application
Paul says, “My prayer [is] that [you]…abound…in knowledge and…insight…that you may be able to discern what is best” (Philippians 1:9-10 NIV). Bottom line: You’re not defined by your feelings; you’re defined by what God says about you. You may feel worthless, but God says, “You are precious to me …I love you” (Isa 43:4 NLT). You may feel like a failure, but God says, “There is…no condemnation for those…in Christ” (Ro 8:1 NIV).
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word today. Lord thank you for teaching me to be sensitive in our decision. Thank you that you have a Word that we rely on to check our decision making. Allow your Holy Spirit to supply all the wisdom when I make crucial decision in my life so that Lord I will not make mistakes involving my feeling but always involve your Word. Because Lord, as David says is the lamp to my feet and a guide to my path. Lord thank you for reminding me to trust always your Word and not feelings so that I will walk according to your plan and decision for your for your glory in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
Follow me also in!
For health tips click this video/blog below now!
No comments:
Post a Comment