When I was in college, an on-campus ministry gave me a Bible bookmark. The bookmark had two columns. On the left was a list of feelings and on the right was a list of verses. Essentially, it was a list of our feelings versus God’s truth.
“When you’re feeling discouraged, read (these verses) ….Feeling stressed? Read…
Feeling lonely? Read…”
The list went on.
Our feelings versus God’s truths.
Like then, I still need to be reminded of God’s truths! We all do, right? We need to know His truth like we know our own names. Let’s let it sink in deep so that truth changes us to look more like Jesus.
And like I said here we must be grounded in truth or else we’ll be deceived by the lies of the enemy.
Feelings
The feelings we struggle with can be based on differing circumstances, but discouragement, stress, loneliness, and so on, can come upon us in any stage of life.
- A visit to a friend’s immaculate home can leave me feeling like an inadequate housekeeper. I might feel I’m not good enough.
- A trip to the gym can leave me feeling like I can’t do what others can. I might feel incapable.
- Time spent with sick or aging friends and relatives might leave me feeling like I can’t help the situation. I might feel powerless.
But there is something we can do!
Truth
Dwelling on God’s truths can go a long way to chasing away darkness and, instead, shed His light into our hearts.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
Not only can we use God’s truth to help us measure truth in what we see and hear, but we can also use it to lift our spirits when we’re sad, remind us of God’s companionship when we’re lonely, and so on.
And the best part? Knowing God’s truth means we know Him better!
All this month on the blog, we’ll be looking at Our Feelings Versus God’s Truths. We hope you’ll join us in looking at our situations and circumstances through the beauty of His Word, all the while learning more of His character and nature.
How has His truth encouraged you? How have you come to know Him better?
Ali
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