Cultivating Godly Emotions

 

 

 

 

 

Cultivating Godly Emotions

 

I first became aware of emotional legacy nearly 5 years ago when the story of Jeroboam arrested me. Jeroboam, having been promised the Kingdom by none other than God Himself, caved to fear and led God’s people into idolatry in order to stay in control. For generations he was remembered for his wicked choices… choices driven by one out of control emotion.

Emotions are a gift from God and by them, we can partake of the richness of the root of Christ. But our emotions are also affected by the fall and must be evaluated and brought under the Lordship of Christ.

As I have grown in intimacy with the Lord, He has surprised me by gently pinpointing how my emotions can influence my obedience, service, and joy in the Lord, for better or worse. Cultivating godly emotions has tremendous benefits and rewards!

I warmly invite you to join me here for a new series called, “Cultivating Godly Emotions,” which will run every Monday for the next several weeks. I’d also love to see you over at  The Better Mom today for more on godly emotions. 

 

Q4U:

 

    How many of your choices are made according to how you feel?

Can you guess which emotion is referred to most in the Bible? {Hint: It’s a 3 letter word!}

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4 Resources for when you need to know who you really are

 

 

 

“I just found out everything I thought was true about me is a lie.”

 

After Monday’s post, the notes fall in my inbox.

 

“My husband just told me he is tired of our marriage, tired of me. After 20 years, he just left.”

 

Stories of men and women who woke up this morning sure of life; but now they aren’t so sure of anything. 

 

And we are walking it out quiet, the question in our bones: “Who am I? Really?

 

We are God's treasured possession.

 

And if this weekend finds you needing to remind yourself of who you really are, here are some tried and true resources:

 

The book of Ephesians

Marinate in these descriptions of you. Redeemed. Chosen. Transferred. Adopted. Lavished. This book will tell you who you really are.

 

 

Altar Ego Study Guide with DVD: Becoming Who God Says You Are

Craig Groeschel offers engaging, practical help in working through to our true identities. The optional DVD makes this a great choice for a small group setting.

 

Jerry Bridges Who Am I?: Identity in Christ

I appreciate anything by Jerry Bridges. This book gives solid, biblical statements for living out our identity in Christ.

 

Undaunted

Christine’s story of finding out she was adopted. Un-named at birth and un-wanted by her birth parents, she knows that her identity is all about who she is in Christ. This riveting book puts flesh on the real issues surrounding identity.

 

Out of everyone this whole world over, you are chosen by God, to be His own cherished… treasured… possession. That’s who you are. I’m praying for you this weekend…

Your friend,

AJ

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