Reality Church Ventura Emotional Wisdom
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May 15, 2022 Explore how emotions, crafted by God, are meant to enrich our lives rather than be stifled. Discover the importance of acknowledging, naming, and aligning emotions with biblical truth. Delve into the complexities of anger and jealousy, and learn how to differentiate between righteous and misguided feelings. Fear is reframed as a call to redirect awe towards God. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes that emotions are pathways leading us toward a deeper relationship with the divine, inviting us to bring our struggles to God for healing.
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Emotions Are A Gift And A Gauge
- Emotions are a God-given gift that connect our inner life to the world and signal what needs attention.
- They are a gauge, not a guide, and must work with our mind and will to lead to health.
Glittery Mess That Was A Gift
- Pastor Tim recalls his daughter making a glittery mess to give him a Father's Day card.
- The story illustrates how messy gifts (like emotions) still contain value and intention.
The Fall Distorts Emotions And Bodies
- Sin distorts God's design so we sometimes overfeel or underfeel and let emotions dominate decisions.
- Emotional imbalance affects the body; Proverbs links heart condition to physical health.
