Mark Vincent– Associate PastorJune 22nd, 2014

“the capacity to experience our world and to respond to those experiences."

Emotions…

Emotions are Very Good!

Emotions are Very Good!

“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.”

Genesis 1:31

Emotions Can Cause Damage!

Emotions Can Cause Damage!

“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are angry, and do not

give the devil a foothold.”

Ephesians 4:26

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour."

1 Peter 5:8

1. Acknowledge Your Emotions

“I am _________”

2. Approach God With Your Emotions

“I will be glad and rejoice; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.”

Ps. 9:2“I will sing the Lord’s praise,

for he has been good to me.” Ps. 13:6

“My heart was grieved, and my spirit embittered.

I was senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.”

Ps. 73:21-22

3. Gain His Perspective

“When I tried to understand all this,It troubled me deeply

Till I entered the sanctuary of God;Then I understood their final destiny.”

Ps. 73:16-17

4. Confess

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us

from all unrighteousness.”

1 John 1:9