Some wear their emotions on their sleeves and others who hide them at all costs. But there should be a balance. It’s a balance of recognizing our emotions for what they are and surrendering them to the perfect will of God.
Think of it this way: If we live based on our feelings we’ll find ourselves on a roller coaster of ups and downs that leaves us disoriented and exhausted. But if we live our lives by faith, we’ll acknowledge our emotions for what they are—not hiding them—but authentically living them out within the parameters God set when He created us.
If you are one to hide your emotions, here are five Bible verses to help:
1. Let your requests be known: Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2. Understand the seasons: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to weep,
and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.”
3. Be of the same mind: Romans 12:15-16
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another.”
4. Let it show: Proverbs 15:13-14a
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. The discerning heart seeks knowledge.
5. Reveal Them Wisely: Ephesians 4:26-27
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.”