How To Deal with How You Feel
Speaker: Pastor Cole Maxwell
We kicked off our new series, “How to Deal with How I Feel.”
We talked about something we all experience — emotions. They’re a powerful part of being human. They can be beautiful indicators of what’s happening in our hearts… but sometimes terrible dictators when they take control.
Just like the dashboard lights on your car, your emotions are signals — not steering wheels. They’re meant to alert you, not drive you.
Our culture tells us, “Follow your heart” and “Do what feels right.” But Scripture reminds us that what feels right isn’t always what is right. Proverbs says, “There is a way that seems right to a person, but in the end it leads to death.”
We learned that your emotions are real, but they’re not always right — and that’s okay. God isn’t asking you to ignore them. He’s inviting you to bring them to Him. Healing often happens not in hiding, but through process, people, and God’s presence.
As we begin this journey, here are three challenges to take with you this week:
Slow Down and Notice the Lights – Take time each day to ask, “What’s flashing on my dashboard?”
Talk to Someone — Don’t Walk Alone – Let trusted people in on what’s really going on.
Let Scripture Speak Louder Than Your Feelings – Remind yourself of what’s true when emotions get loud.
Your emotions are real—but they’re not the boss.
This week, let’s invite God to do what only He can do: turn what we feel into something He can heal.