Moving Toward Maturity

The correct and biblical way to handle negative emotions is to acknowledge them fully before God and share with Him how we feel.

When our stomachs are churning with grief, sorrow or hurt, we must come before the One who sees and knows everything, and pray a prayer something like this: Lord, right now I am hurting more than I think I can endure. I feel like screaming, running away or hitting somebody. I don’t want to feel like this, dear Lord – but I do. Thank You for loving me as I am. Help me now to handle my feelings in a way that glorifies You and honors Your name. When we pray a prayer like that – and mean it – we are on the way to maturity.