You run two systems. Actually there’s many more but let’s focus on two systems. Those two systems include the Spiritual and the Emotional.

The Spiritual system is your big, God-centered, eternal system. You are made by God to live a love story. And emotions are part of that love story. The goal is to run your emotional system in harmony with His spiritual system.

The Emotional system was established first. As a small child, your parents used their emotions to train you and shape your emotional beliefs and system. That system includes beliefs, behaviors, identity, self-talk, triggers, fears, and more.

That childhood emotional system is your primary system. Many parts of it work very well and will continue with you the rest of your life. But often some parts of your emotional system create problems.

As you grow, it’s your job to adjust your emotional system so it is in harmony with your spiritual system.

The way to know if your emotional system is working correctly is by comparison. The Bible outlines God’s big, eternal plan, and it explains the Holy Spirit’s vision for your emotional system. Here is a list of what the Holy Spirit wants to create in you: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Reflection

What is an area of conflict between your emotional system and God’s big, eternal system?

Prayer

Father, help my emotional program run in harmony with your big eternal spiritual program. Amen.

Bible Connection

Read Galatians 5:22