Facts, not feelings

Good Morning! I was doing some reading on feelings this weekend. Here are some notes from that.

Feelings... how you feel can be a blessing and/or a problem when it comes to spiritual transformation.

Emotions have been describe as "human bondage". Feelings cause us to do what we want to do...to feel good. No one can just resist these feelings on their own willpower. Through strength given by God though, you can master them.

Feelings can be a major deception of the heart. If you are mastered by your feelings, then you believe your feelings must be satisfied. We are not bound to those feelings!! In John 8:34 we are told that the person who allows the Spirit to control their feelings realize not everything has to be filled. The Spirit allows us to do what we don't want, and to not do what we do want.

It isn't about "want" and "feelings" it is about right and wrong. I have seen more than one interview of someone speaking of Obama. The main thing I hear them all say is that Obama makes them feel good. Lots of things can make you feel good... typically those feelings do not last, nor do they hold substance. Feelings come and feelings go, they can be very fleeting. Don't base your future on a feeling... a hunch... I have been told, to never forget, that public opinion is NOT the voice of God. I hope all of you pray about this. Go with what God tells you, not what you feel. Go with facts, look at the history of what someone stands for. It is your responsibility to see where this man stands on issues, on morals, on life..or lack thereof. Do a little research. Don't rely upon commercials, debates, and other's feelings. Learn the truth. Vote on facts, not feelings.

Feelings move us and we enjoy being "moved".