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It’s our decision if we’re going to have a good day or not. Are we going to let the present circumstances affect our attitude throughout the day? Are we going to allow what may happen in our future make us anxious? Are we going to be continuously bothered by what occurred 10 years ago?
Regardless of the situation, we have control over our own emotions. If we allow any situation to negatively affect our mood, attitude, or behavior, we gave that situation or the person in that situation too much power. Contrary to popular belief, God gave us authority over our emotions. It’s a cop out to say, “I can’t help how I feel.”
By having God-given authority, strength through Jesus, and power through the Holy Spirit we can overcome anything, including our emotions.
God has given us dominion over everything He’s created (Psalms 8:6). Since He’s created our emotions, we have dominion over our emotions. Today and from now on, let’s take control over our emotions and enjoy our lives.
Psalms 8:6 You have given him dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,
Graced To Do God's Will 