Strength for Today

S2E11-Understanding our emotions


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Today we will be looking at God's wisdom behind our emotions.  I know for me I haven't understood or been aware of the purpose of our big emotions that can often leave us stuck.  Today we'll look at what I've come to know as the big six emotions and their purposes.  Those emotions are Shame, Anger, Despair, Sadness, Anxiety/Fear, Disgust.  I think you'll find these helpful.    

We'll also look at another great passage from Provers that teaches us the importance of stopping to listen and seek for God's wisdom.  I'm sure you might be like me and you've found yourself drawn to someone in your life that had a lot of wisdom, and when they spoke you listened.  Think of this, the God who created the universe and everything in it desires to have an intimate relationship with you and reveal His wisdom to you.    I'll also share a few great illustrations with you that I think will help you understand the role of these emotions.  One of them has to do with "Joy Island" and the other lights on a dash board, curious?  Please take a listen.    

Key Scripture:  Proverbs 1:20-23 (Passion Translation)   

Song: Morning by Morning by Pat Barrett and Mack Brock  

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Strength for TodayBy Eric Dykstra