Emotional Roller Coaster

Emotional Roller Coaster

Week #7

Scripture Reference:  1 Peter 5:7

            Over the next few weeks I really want to get into some of the emotions that you deal with when you are going through infertility. I discuss infertility because that is the situation I am most familiar with.  There are many other areas in life that some of what is discussed can be applied to.

We are a people that like to have what we want and we want it now! We struggle when things don’t work out that way. We plan out our lives and when life doesn’t pan out the way we planned it, we get confused, frustrated and don’t know how to react.

                When we are in control of the situation, we are naturally in control of our emotions. However, when we lose control of a situation we get attacked with all sorts of emotions that we may not normally deal with.  This is when we are most likely allowing emotions such as anger, jealousy, sadness and many others to take over. It is important to recognize when negative emotions take over and regain control. Now, I am not saying there is anything wrong with having a good cry. As a female, I know how important that good cry may be and how much of a release it is, but you can’t stay there. You cry, you clean the messy make up and puffy eyes, and you move on. It becomes dangerous when you allow any negative emotions to consume you.

                Over the next few weeks I am going to go into my personal experience and the experience some women in the Bible had with jealousy, anger, guilt, obsession and possibly some of the other emotions that come with a struggle. As I blog about these emotions it is important to remember who is in control and has the final say.  Here is the most important part of today’s blog…GOD IS IN CONTROL. I know it may seem that we lose control, but that does not change the fact that God in still in control.

                I know I have mentioned this verse of scripture before, but it is worth repeating.  John 16:33 states that we are going to have problems, but the end of that scripture says to take courage. It tells us to take courage because He has overcome the world. He is in control!

                The God that is in control and has overcome is on your side! You were made to be victorious! So, you need to start living like you are victorious. We already know that we are vistorious, so don’t let the bumps in the road take you down. Instead, follow the advice of 1 Peter 5:7.  The Amplified Bible says it like this: “Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.” To live like you are victorious and like God is in control, you must place Him in control. Give Him your worries and don’t hold onto them. He cares for you and has your best interest at heart.

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT:

Over the next week do exactly what 1 Peter 5:7 tells you to do. God cares for you and wants you to live victoriously! Dig into the Bible and find the scriptures that talk about God being our provision and how much God cares for us. Put God back in control of your situation because He will handle it better than any of us could. 

If you ever want someone to agree with you in prayer, please feel free to email me at SarahMarie1010@gmail.com