Being Ruled by Emotions

Isaiah 30:1-2 ESV “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the Lord, “who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh … Continue reading Being Ruled by Emotions

Wisdom or Folly? You Choose!

Proverbs 22:3 ESV “The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.” The Simple Go On I was reminded this evening of an old secular song called, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” But true love is not something you just fall into, for you can just as easily … Continue reading Wisdom or Folly? You Choose!

Living by One’s Feelings

1 John 4:11-12 ESV “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.” Not Love, but Hate There are many people in this world who claim to love others, … Continue reading Living by One’s Feelings

A Joy Beyond Measure

Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the … Continue reading A Joy Beyond Measure

Don’t Let the Raindrops

An Original Work / January 2, 2020 Don’t let the raindrops Spoil your day. Don’t let the clamoring Get in the way. Don’t let opinions And thoughts of the millions Impact how you’re feeling. Trust God, bow and pray. Don’t let your feelings Rule what you do. Don’t let misgivings Affect your life, too. Don’t … Continue reading Don’t Let the Raindrops

Exchanging Truth for a Lie

This appears to be the third in a series of devotions the Lord Jesus is giving me on the subject of feelings vs. faith, and feelings vs. love for God and for others. “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to … Continue reading Exchanging Truth for a Lie

When Things Get Crazy

An Original Work / February 14, 2019 Do you ever feel so deeply That words cannot express it? Like the feeling of a symphony, But your fingers just don’t get it? You know the passion deep in heart, As the tears stream from your eyes, But words cannot quite capture it, For the pain, not … Continue reading When Things Get Crazy