emotions – Page 2 – Walking With Jesus

Are You Angry?

“Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” (James 1:20-21 NLT) May I confess that emotional intimacy is very difficult for me.Continue reading “Are You Angry?”

A Single Sin

“My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the One who is truly righteous.” (1 John 2:1 NLT) My sense is that we tend to take sin farContinue reading “A Single Sin”

Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?

“The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17 NLT) Closeness to God isn’t a feeling. On the contrary, like love, intimacy with God is a decision. When I want to be close to my wife I don’t sit in my office andContinue reading “Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?”

Heart or Mind?

“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’” (Matthew 22:37 NLT) There are times in all our lives when we do things we don’t want to do. We say or think: “I’ll do this, but my heart’s not in it!” It may beContinue reading “Heart or Mind?”

Feelings! Can You Trust Them?

“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God. Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and He knows everything.” (1Continue reading “Feelings! Can You Trust Them?”

Why Do You Pray?

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray toContinue reading “Why Do You Pray?”