Overcoming Emotional Impulses

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Scripture of the day- Romans 4:20-21- Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

Quote of the day- However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts. - John Calvin

Positive word of the day- astute: clever, intelligent,  having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly; wise

Words from Joel Osteen: When God puts a promise in your heart, you have to come to the place where you believe in that promise so strongly no one and no circumstance can move you. 

Think About Something Good

Adapted from the resource Trusting God Day by Day - by Joyce Meyer

One day I remember praying, “God, I can’t go on fighting my thoughts all day, every day. As soon as I kick out wrong thoughts, they come back. What am I supposed to do?” As you fight the battle in your mind, you might find yourself praying the same prayer, so I want to share with you the life-changing answer God gave me. He said all I needed to do was think about something else.

When you intentionally think about things that are godly, there’s no room for the enemy’s lies to get into your mind. Concentrating on trying to not think wrong thoughts can actually increase them, but focusing on what’s pure, true and life-giving—filling your mind with good things—will shift the whole direction of your life to line up with God’s Word. The Bible says that if we walk in the Spirit we won’t fulfill the lusts of the flesh (see Galatians 5:16), which means that if we concentrate on the things God wants for us, then there won’t be any space left in our lives for what the devil desires.

This was a life-changing revelation for me. I realized I couldn’t wait for something good to just fall into my mind; I had to choose my thoughts on purpose.

I want to encourage you: The next time you hear something true from God’s Word, or see something positive, uplifting or encouraging, take time to roll that good thought over and over in your mind. This will help you form the habit of thinking godly thoughts, which enables you to “overcome (master) evil with good” (Romans 12:21 AMPC).

The Bible says in Deuteronomy 30:19 that God gives us the option to choose between life and death, blessings and curses. If we don’t actively decide to think thoughts that lead to life, we’re passively letting the enemy make that choice for us—and he always chooses death. Let’s think thoughts that lead to life, so our lives can be blessed.

Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for giving me the ability to think healthy thoughts. Please help me today to recognize when the enemy is trying to sneak a lie into my thinking, and to replace it with the truth of Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

We can overcome impulses(emotions) by getting the proper rest needed for the day, paying attention to what triggers certain emotions, being kind to ourselves, and most of all asking God for guidance when we feel overwhelmed. Let's bring emotional intelligence where there was once emotional impulsions.