God's thoughts are higher than and completely different from ours
While it isn’t wrong to feel angry, God can give us the power to handle this emotion in a spiritual and helpful way.
Building or rebuilding our emotional lives will allow us to grow our character as we walk with God and develop our strength from the inside out.
When we get our happiness from God, we want to share that happiness with others.
God notices what we go through, even if no one else does, and he wants to do something about our pain.
God wants to give us the help we need, but we have to be willing to be vulnerable enough to ask him for it.
We'll be vulnerable with God when we believe he loves us, is interested in us, and has a plan for us.
In this week's Mini Quiet Time, we'll look at a story where Jesus had to choose to be vulnerable and what came as a result of his decision.
In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus makes it clear that a relationship with him is about understanding.
What is influencing you the most during this pandemic? Has it been the news, discouragement, your emotions, or God, the Bible, and spiritual friends?
By digging down deep, we start the process toward having a faith in God that is not easily shaken. However, depth takes work. It is not a personality trait or a natural talent, but rather a skill that must be worked at and developed over time.
Journaling is a great way to help us navigate the emotions we feel, but we have to make sure to use this incredible tool spiritually.