Emotions
24 May
It interesting when and how my emotions hit me. I notice it in others and I recognize it in me. In “normal life” I only felt my emotions could change on a dime with my kids, ( you know normal to extreme frustration, or to complete joy from being proud). I am learning that my emotions are connected to me in other ways. Sometimes someone will be emotional when talking to me and I feel strong and certain, and other times i notice I can’t talk because my emotions have caught me by surprise. One thing I continue to learn about myself through this process is that I desire control, yet have none. He is teaching me that He is in control of all things ; even my emotions. It is ok to be sad, or to be overwhelmed by this journey, but I find most often when those thoughts come i ponder His greatness and His faithfulness and I rest in His embrace. Lack of control in and through this journey has allowed me to truly rest with Him and His purpose. So when emotions come, I try to let them come, much to my dismay. Unless of course it is pure joy.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 ” rejoice evermore”
Today we ended our day with some of our favorites, gracie and Quinn…mom’s played while daddy’s worked on deck!
Love the pic of the kids! I hope the deck is coming along well. I hear what you’re saying about the emotions. May the God of peace comfort you even when the emotions catch up with you and the tears flow. Love to you, Adam, and the girlies tonight. <3 B
I love your observation. We all want control, whether it’s circumstances or emotions, but this causes stress. From time to time, I catch myself trying to take control of situations that are “out of my control”. This when I let God “take the wheel”. When I do this, I feel a great sense of piece. Until someone let’s Him have full control, they will never have the experience of full piece.