One of the signs of personal maturity is the ability to make good decisions regardless of how you feel. In today’s Daily Devotionals, let’s look at how to enjoy your day despite your emotional fluctuations.
Daily Devotional for January 22
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” (Galatians 5:22)
Enjoy Your Day
Learning to manage our emotions is perhaps one of our faith’s most important practical exercises. As we journey through life with the Lord, we must learn. For example, we are learning to control our emotions. Without this ability, it won’t be easy to enjoy life.
Emotions Shouldn’t Dictate Our Joy
Often, we let our feelings decide if we can enjoy the day. However, allowing emotions to control our lives can lead to inconsistency in experiencing joy. Instead, we can choose to enjoy life irrespective of our changing emotions.
Making Choices Beyond Feelings
God empowers us to make decisions that aren’t based on our fleeting feelings. Even when it contradicts our emotions, choosing to act according to His will leads to a more consistent and fulfilling life.
Obedience to God’s Way
Living the good life God offers requires obedience to His teachings. While God provides the strength to follow His ways, the choice to obey lies with us. Our consistent enjoyment of life hinges on this willingness to choose His ways over our feelings.
Acting Against Natural Feelings
For instance, when someone hurts us, our natural inclination might be to avoid them. But we can choose to pray for them and treat them with Christ-like love, trusting God to work in the situation. This choice aligns us with God’s Word, leading to peace and joy.
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Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, on this day, I choose to enjoy the life You have given me beyond my feelings. Please help me to manage my emotions and not let them dictate my joy and peace. Grant me the strength to make decisions that align with Your Word, even when it goes against what I feel. Teach me to respond to situations with the wisdom and love that come from You. In moments of emotional challenge, remind me of Your presence and guidance. Help me to act in a way that brings Your peace and joy into my life and the lives of others. Thank You for the promise of a joyful life as I walk according to Your ways. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
To You
Today, challenge yourself to make choices aligned with God’s Word, regardless of how you feel. How can you apply this principle in your interactions and decisions today?
As you go through your day, remember that true joy and peace come from living according to God’s Word, not following your fleeting emotions. Choose to enjoy your day, leaning on God’s strength and guidance. Amen.
