Two Bible insights make good anchors for perspective. This can be overwhelming and you might be worrying about yourself, your family and friends. The fallen human heart is evil, deceptive, and rebellious; therefore, its … happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, nervousness) and scale of emotions that all humans experience in relation to different experiences and situations Northern Ireland - Personal Development and Mutual Understanding Personal Understanding and Health The emotions of Christ. You can’t stop your emotions, but you can acknowledge them. The psalms are an excellent example of managing emotions and bringing our emotions to God. Have you ever noticed how quickly things happen? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They’re real. Emotions and thoughts are very closely linked, so be careful. God often uses emotions as teaching tools. This is tough! This passage gives us many strategies for managing emotions: submit to God, express your concerns to God (Philippians 4:6–7), be sober-minded (Philippians 4:5; Ephesians 5:18; Romans 12:3), be alert regarding spiritual attack (Ephesians 6:10–18), recognize that you aren't alone, understand God's eternal plan and trust that He will work it all together for good in the end … Worried? Is that our goal? For starters, they dictate how we think and act. When I ask the question, “what are emotions,” the answer I often get is that they are feelings. Option One: Acknowledging Our Emotions … So let me tell you a not-so-secret secret: emotions are a tricky thing in life. Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) describes self-management as “the ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations — effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. This twenty-page PDF document not only provides a biblical theology of emotions; it also offers practical biblical wisdom on how to grow in Christlike emotional maturity. Pause and take some deep breaths in through your nose and release slowly through your mouth to calm your system and restore oxygen levels. Today’s culture tells us to live according to our feelings – let the top pop and the emotions flow. ____________________Our Lives Psalm 16:11, B. I don’t think so. 7_managing_emotions_biblically_introduction_susan_blake.mp3: Faith East. Service Times8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. 1920 Northwestern AveWest Lafayette, IN 47906. Slow Your Pace. Ready to dive in? Take a daily inventory of your emotions. The first is the prayer … When things start getting stressful, remember to breathe. But to think that we chose that behavior is. Unsettled? 7_managing_emotions_biblically_introduction_susan_blake.mp3: Faith East, 7_managing_emotions_biblically_introduction.doc: Faith East, https://s3.amazonaws.com/faith-web-assets/general/resources/audio/7_managing_emotions_biblically_introduction_susan_blake.mp3?mtime=20170518121412&focal=none, Managing Emotions Biblically - Introduction. This is the first class in the fifth series of classes of the Women’s Foundation series. You carry these from day to day, and they often affect your reactions without your awareness. After visualizing this scene a number of times, you’ll find your faith has increased, and you’re better prepared to make the right choice in the real moment. Susan teaches parenting and home schooling classes at Faith Church. Learn your anxiety and stress threshold. In 2017 she established GenuineChristianWomen.com to share what she's learning with other women who want to live for God. ____________________Affected By The Curse of Sin Genesis 3:14-19, B. Once you begin sharing with Him, He’ll lead you to understanding and offer guidance through His Word and the Holy Spirit. Learnt from family and other sources, a healthy emotional stage can help the individual to experience the best of everything and to deal with …