I was brought up in the church to not trust my emotions. Now, in dealing with betrayal, I have ALL the emotions ALL THE TIME! It’s just so hard to identify what I’m feeling sometimes. I don’t even know if I love my husband anymore. Such a mess!
@MichelleMaxey-z3c We are so sorry to hear this! Please be assured we are praying for you! We also want you to know you are not alone! If you’d like to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you), call 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT). God bless you! - Treasure H.
You make some very practical and helpful suggestions, but I would first challenge your central premise, “emotions are neither good nor bad, right nor wrong. They are just information”. What about hatred, jealousy, envy, rage, greed, lust, the desire to control. Call them “feelings“, “impulses“, “emotions”, or whatever, but those are sinful sensations originating in the heart, that are not subject to God. Second, I think in this age, it is essential in this kind of discussion to point out that feelings or emotions are not reality. What we call “reality“, the Bible calls “truth“ and ultimately it is God’s perception or evaluation of a particular situation. And that sense reality is not relative or subjective, but very much objective and concrete. A lot of people find themselves in conflict, ridden marriages because one or both partners are convinced that what they feel is their “truth“.
very well-expressed, thanks for sharing!
I was brought up in the church to not trust my emotions. Now, in dealing with betrayal, I have ALL the emotions ALL THE TIME! It’s just so hard to identify what I’m feeling sometimes. I don’t even know if I love my husband anymore. Such a mess!
😢praying for you girl 🙏🏻🫶🏻
Jesus bring peace, give wisdom, and clarity. Holy Spirit restore. Amen.
@MichelleMaxey-z3c We are so sorry to hear this! Please be assured we are praying for you! We also want you to know you are not alone! If you’d like to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you), call 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT). God bless you! - Treasure H.
I will pray for God to redeem your marriage and give you love for your husband. I do understand your pain from my own marriage.
You make some very practical and helpful suggestions, but I would first challenge your central premise, “emotions are neither good nor bad, right nor wrong. They are just information”. What about hatred, jealousy, envy, rage, greed, lust, the desire to control. Call them “feelings“, “impulses“, “emotions”, or whatever, but those are sinful sensations originating in the heart, that are not subject to God. Second, I think in this age, it is essential in this kind of discussion to point out that feelings or emotions are not reality. What we call “reality“, the Bible calls “truth“ and ultimately it is God’s perception or evaluation of a particular situation. And that sense reality is not relative or subjective, but very much objective and concrete. A lot of people find themselves in conflict, ridden marriages because one or both partners are convinced that what they feel is their “truth“.
You both very inpiring. Blessing.
Thank you Liana! Blessings to you too!