A friend recently shared this thought. “I no longer fear my own feelings.”

Wow! That floored me. Many individuals have tormenting, inner dialogues. I asked, what happened to your old dialogue?

He responded, “Growing up, my life was very hard. No one wanted me. I’ve been through several relationships. They all ended badly. When I was little, I trusted in Jesus. Now that I’m grown, I still trust Him. He has been through it all with me. I’m older and wiser now. I’ve decided to accept my feelings and to no longer fear my feelings. I am determined to learn my emotional system and understand my feelings. I’ve made two big changes.

Change #1

After the most recent struggle, I asked myself this question.
Why do I call myself names and repeat hateful things?
“I’m so stupid.”
“No one likes me.”
“I’m a screw up.”
“And I’m not good enough.”

The answer was, it’s just an old habit. So I broke it! No more!

Change #2

I used to be afraid of my own emotions and feelings. So I changed my thinking. When I feel something, I ask myself what is this feeling trying to tell me? Then I press in and sit with the feeling. Next, I invite Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and ABBA to join. I ask them to explain the feeling to me. They show up and I grow.

“I no longer fear my own feelings and I am so much more peaceful.”

Prayer

Father, thank you for being with me. Thank you for helping me learn and grow. You said that I could have a peace that surpasses understanding. And that is what I now have. Thank you. Amen.

Bible Connection

Jesus said I am with you always. And, the Bible says Abba is with us even through the valley of the shadow of death. You are with me your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Matthew 28:20b, Psalm 23:1-6, Philippians 4:7