I Can't Control My Emotions!!!

Several years ago when my husband was the Senior pastor in Prattville, Alabama (War Eagle!!!~sorry just had to say it) I taught a womans Bible study from the book -Lies Women Believe and The Truth That Sets Them Free.

Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Author Nancy Leigh DeMoss suggests that the lies Christian women believe are the root of most of their struggles.  "Many women live under a cloud of personal guilt and condemnation," says DeMoss. "Many are in bondage to their past. Others are gripped by fear of rejection and a longing for approval. Still others are emotional prisoners."
In her book, Lies Women Believe, she exposes those areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women - lies about God, sin, priorites, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God's grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. She offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome satan's deceptions - God's truth!!
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free!  ~ John 8:32
I would have to say this book was probably one of the best that we used for Bible studies that the women felt really helped them in their personal lives.
One of the biggest lies that satan tries to tell women is ~ "I Can't Control My Emotions"
From her book she says, " The Enemy uses this lie to make us believe we have no choice but to be controlled by our emotions. While it may be true to some degree that we can't help the way we feel or think, the Truth is that we don't have to let our feelings run our lives. The Truth is, regardless of what emotions are whirling around inside , by God's grace, we can choose to fix our minds on Him and to trust and obey. When we do, we will experience His peace and the grace to be faithful, even though our circumstances may not change."
If you are anything like me, in all honesty you could probably spin the Emotional Wheel and any where that it stops would be an emotion that you have had at one time or another. One of my greatest emotions that I struggle with is FEAR!!! Fear of not doing something right, fear of not being the Godly mother I should be to my boys and their wives. Fear of how I look so I can always keep my husband happy. Fear of dying. I could go on and on about all the things I am fearful of, but I know that's not what God wants my mind and heart to dwell on. My life verse says it all for me ~ Fear not, (Becky) for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.' Isaiah 41:10,13
No matter what emotion you may be going through, the Bible is filled with God's promises that He can be your Helper, your Strength in time of need, He will never leave your side. He will walk with you through every circumstance and trial that comes your way or maybe that you are in right now.
I know you may feel like you are all alone and no one has ever gone through what you are going through or have felt, but trust me when I say, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!
I can tell you today with great confidence that God will never let you down. You are not alone. Don't be fearful, or worry. Don't feel like you are not loved or that you are not beautiful. Don't panic about anything or give in when you feel like no one can help you or you ask yourself, "God where are you, Why am I going through this?"
I love music and it has been amazing to see how during my deepest times of need, God will show Himself faithful to me through a song that He allows to come into my life right at the time I really need it. Let me share the words with you from a song by Meredith Andrews, You're Not Alone.

I search for love, when the night came, and it closed in, I was alone, But you found me, where I was hiding, and now I'll never be the same, It was the sweetest voice, That called my name saying
You're not alone, For I am here, Let me wipe away your every fear, My love I've never left your side, I have seen you through the darkest night, and I'm the one who's loved you all your life, ALL your life
You cry yourself to sleep, cause the hurt is real, and the pain cuts deep, all hope seems lost, with heartache your closest friend and everyone else long gone, You've had to face the music on your own, But there is a sweeter song that calls you home saying, You're not Alone
Faithful and true, Forever, Oh my love will carry you, You're not Alone, For I, I am here.....

My dear friend ~ Don't allow the evil one to make you think you can't control your emotions or allow him to have any control over your mind. Through Christ, take captive every thought and emotion you may be going through. I think for myself, this is so hard to do. It's an every day battle, but I know I feel at peace no matter what emotion or feeling I am going through, when I ask God to help me through it. He has never let me down and has always been there for me. Isaiah 26:3 ~ Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trustest in thee.
It's your choice!! You Can Control Your Emotions!!!! Let Go and Let God take complete control of your life.