Through Jesus we can experience joy and peace.

John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

When we face negative people or situations, it’s up to us how we receive those things. We can allow those people or situations to have a negative affect on our mind, will, imagination, emotions, or intellect. Or, we can choose to not receive those negative things and accept what Jesus already provided; joy and peace.

Example 1: A husband decides he wants to openly disrespect his wife by having an affair. In that moment, the wife has to make a decision. Either she will become sad and depressed or, she can receive the peace and joy Jesus provided.
The Wife’s Prayer: Father I thank you that in this situation I receive my peace and experience the joy of Your Son Jesus and that the blood of Jesus removes all negativity and pain from my life, in Jesus name. Amen.

Example 2: A man suddenly gets laid off of work.
The man has to make a decision. He can get angry, frustrated, and confused about the situation or receive His peace and joy Jesus provided.
Man’s Prayer: Father, I receive my joy and peace in this situation and I know You have directed my steps and all things work together for my good, in Jesus name. Amen.

Will we allow our emotions to run us or will we allow our emotions to be subjected to the Word of God?
It’s up to us.