#147 Emotions—do you ignore them or let them run the show?In this episode, we dive into why learning to process emotions with God is one of the most important areas to grow in as a single woman. Whether you tend to bottle up your feelings or let them dictate your decisions, understanding how to handle them biblically can transform not only your relationship with God but also your future marriage.

Join Kim and Jena as Leah unpacks:

• The two common ways people deal with emotions (and the pitfalls of both!)

• What the Bible teaches about emotions and how Jesus modeled them

• A simple process to help you name, feel, and surrender your emotions to God

• How unprocessed emotions can affect your spiritual, mental, and even physical health

If you want to grow in emotional maturity, deepen your intimacy with God, and prepare for a thriving marriage—this episode is for you!

Listen now and learn how to love your future husband before you even meet him by stewarding your emotions well today.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Feelings Wheel https://feelingswheel.com/
• Search for Verses Resource https://www.openbible.info/topics/value
• Praying Our Tears Article https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=DxOWWWVDGD0

Steps to Process Our Emotions:

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1. Pray
2. Name the Emotions
3. Feel the Emotion
4. Describe the Painful Event 
5. How It Made You Feel
6. Lies You Could Be Believing (about God and Self)
7. Truth From Scripture
8. Pray and Ask for God’s Help To Believe What’s True
9. Share with a Trusted Friend

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