Every Big Change is fraught with Feelings … in Flurries and Floods
It’s just part of being human, you know.
Experience has made us all overly cautious.
And our emotions can quickly make us Default.
Pulling back again into our shame and self-protection.
Our flesh collects “evidence” that keeps us focused on fear
… painful reminders of past rejection and failure.
And thereby we play into the enemy’s pernicious plan.
He is the only one who wants us totally consumed
by hurt, sadness, fear, anger, guilt, shame.
(John 10:10)
He is the only one who wants us totally consumed
by hurt, sadness, fear, anger, guilt, shame.
(John 10:10)
Rumble Strips on the Roadside
In the natural, rumble strips warn us that we’re veering off course. So what if our unpleasant emotions are actually spiritual rumble strips? Signals that the enemy is trying to pull us off the very course that God wants us to take?
- The enemy’s intention is for us to DEFAULT to freak-out mode.
- Doubt our identity and the Goodness of God.
- Derail. Over-correct. Drive completely off the road.
- The Lord’s intention is for us to RESET to who we are in Christ.
- Run toward Him as Much-Loved Children.
- Refocus on The Father’s Love. Be restored to A Higher Calling.
The choice is ours, Friend. And it takes practice. Lots of practice!
That’s mostly what I’ve been learning these past 6 months. Tough. But so worth it!
That’s mostly what I’ve been learning these past 6 months. Tough. But so worth it!
Words by Dr. Debi 