Emotions. They are fickle things. Basically, emotions tell you your initial reaction to something and will continue down that path for as long as you let them. It is not wrong to feel wronged, unappreciated, ashamed, guilt and so many other negative feelings. I think it is wrong to stay there. Emotions are and should be temporary things. Last year I was inspired by a message I listened to. The pastor said he had found real value in writing every night in a five year journal. I decided to take the challenge. Maybe I am not using it the same way he suggested, but each night I write down something I am thankful for and something that I need to pray about. Just recently, I started writing in year two. When I look back at the things that I was praying about then, they are not consuming my life to the same degree they once were. Yes, some situations have not changed the way I hoped the would, however, my perspective of them has. Giving things to God in prayer releases them. Not in a way that you do not have to do anything about them anymore, but in a way that God is in control and we need to trust that he has an amazing plan and purpose for our lives.
Stand in Your Love - love the part that starts around 8 min 30 sec.
Nursery/Mini Church - Day 3
Kid’s Church - Day 2
Pre Teen - Day 3
Andrea