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On Track? Or Just Feeling Your Way Through Life?
"Feelings" all too often limit our lives. Ideally we make good decisions and from these positive feelings flow. But sometimes we get it backward and let feelings run our lives.
It's not unlike an old-time train, with a locomotive on the front and a caboose at the rear. Just as trying to pull the train using the caboose is useless, letting our feelings power our lives is sure to get us nowhere. We need a 'locomotive', a source of power for living. 'Faith' is the locomotive that powers the life of a Christian.
But the pressures, doubts, and worries of everyday life derail even the most solid believer. When that happens, it's important to remember that God has a plan to get us back on track, a plan He's communicated through His Word, the Bible.
Here are some feelings that right now may be derailing your 'life train', side-by-side with God's plan for getting you back on track:
How Am I Feeling? |
God has a positive answer |
YOU SAY |
GOD SAYS |
BIBLE VERSES |
"It's impossible" |
"All things are possible" |
Luke 18:27 |
"I'm too tired" |
"I will give you rest" |
Matthew 11:28-30 |
"Nobody really loves me" |
"I love you" |
John 3:16 & John 3:34 |
"I can't go on" |
"My grace is sufficient" |
II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15 |
"I can't figure things out" |
"I will direct your steps" |
Proverbs 3:5-6 |
"I can't do it" |
"You can do all things" |
Philippians 4:13 |
"I'm not able" |
"I am able" |
II Corinthians 9:8 |
"It's not worth it" |
"It will be worth it" |
Roman 8:28 |
"I can't forgive myself" |
"I forgive you" |
I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1 |
"I can't manage" |
"I will supply all your needs" |
Philippians 4: 19 |
"I'm afraid" |
"I have not given you a spirit of fear" |
II Timothy 1:7 |
"I'm always worried and frustrated" |
"Cast all your cares on ME" |
I Peter 5:7 |
"I'm not smart enough" |
"I give you wisdom" |
I Corinthians 1:30 |
"I feel all alone" |
"I will never leave you or forsake you" |
Hebrews 13:5 |
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