Thanks for clearing that up. I thought it was too much Xanax.
I don’t understand where this theory is coming from that if you believe in God, you have no other emotions. The idea that anyone -here I’m talking those of us who believe in God- has to front a perfect facade to…what? Prove their faith? Is living a life a faith like some sort of staring contest– whomever shows honest emotion first is out? I hope not.
If I’m in pain, I do not smile.
If I’m confused, I do not understand.
In betrayal, I do not trust. I try to trust God, but you know, when I’m betrayed, I usually feel really BAD and that does not feel like TRUST.
And if I’m in fear…Well, I may continue to fight, but that’s just me. I also might run like hell.
I LOVE this post! You hit the nail on the head: directly and with oomph!
What refreshing honesty, with a good dose of humor!!!
Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!
Thanks you!!
Interesting post! I’ve always been a bit alarmed by sayings like the quote you posted. I tend to think that if we’re supposed to have a person-to-person relationship with God, then he actually wants to see our emotions. That’s reassuring to me, because many people can’t deal with the full force of another’s emotion, but God can, so I might as well show him my anger and fear and disappointment and such. It’s sort of a relief to have that outlet! Anyway, that’s my two cents on your very thought-provoking words.
Thanks for reading. I finally “got” that God could handle it all when I heard a sermon. The pastor said the Bible was filled with all sorts of emotions so that we would understand He could handle it ALL. I like what you said about humans not being able to deal, but God can.