Have you ever felt like everyone was against you? That you can’t please anyone and are at odds with the world? Maybe it’s not people, but circumstances that overwhelm you? You feel things will never be better, or right, or good. As followers of Jesus, we are to find our strength in the joy of …
Tag: Emotions
Bless The Lord, O My Soul
What does it mean to bless the Lord? The Hebrew word is bāraḵ and means to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration). In Psalm 103:1-5, David lists five things God does for us that ought to cause a response of worship and adoration. He addresses this admonition to our souls …
When Feelings Betray You
Do your feelings ever get the better of you? I’ve always considered myself to be someone who isn’t controlled by her feelings; I’m not super emotional. I tend to be logical and “matter-of-fact” about most things. Most of the time. But if we’re honest with ourselves, all of us (even me!) have to admit that …
The Way Of The Word 