emotions — Daily Devotion — Kristen Alexis Cave

What If I’m Happy And Sad About Being Single?

There were so many things I grew to love about being single. (Notice I said “grew to love” because I started out not loving much of anything about being single.) But as time went on, I really enjoyed many of the aspects of being single. I genuinely loved my life and was thoroughly enjoying it. But on the other hand, there was this ever-present, deeply-rooted desire to be married. As much as I loved my single life, as much as I was enjoying all of the opportunities and blessings that came with that season, I never stopped wanting marriage.

Kristen CaveMay 2, 2024singleness, joy, sadness, emotions, tension, relationships, breakup, heartbreak, friendshipComment

Replacing Feelings With Truth

When we’re hurt and heartbroken, it can be very tempting to let our feelings overshadow what we know is true. That temptation was one I particularly struggled with a few years ago when I was going through a season of heartbreak.

Kristen CaveFebruary 20, 2024feelings, emotions, truth, God's word, prayerComment

What Do I Do With My Emotions?

I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time trying to figure out how much I’m supposed to pay attention to my emotions, especially as a Christian. What are we supposed to do with our emotions? And how do we honor God as emotional beings?

Kristen CaveNovember 15, 2023emotions, feelings, anger, sadness, worry, fear, self-reflection, Holy SpiritComment

Don't Skip The Grieving

When tough times hit, it’s common to hear people say things like, “Just pull up your bootstraps and keep going,” or “Just let it go…you’re going to be fine.” And while I do think there is a time and a place for statements like that, I don’t think it’s wise to skip over the mourning and grieving stages of heartbreak. Suppressing your emotions for the sake of saying “I’m fine” isn’t healthy or helpful.

Kristen CaveOctober 27, 2020grief, grieving, mourn, mourning, feelings, emotions, healing, heartbreakComment

Replacing Feelings With Truth

Just this simple switch in the way we view truth versus our feelings can make the biggest difference as we draw near to the Lord in our brokenness. So if you're hurting today, if you're heartbroken, devastated, or disappointed, the best way for you to find healing is to draw near to the Lord. Embrace the peace that He promises to give that surpasses all understanding. Cling to the promises in His Word. Don't forget that your Heavenly Father is with you every step of the way, and remember that He is a compassionate, gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Kristen CaveSeptember 29, 2020feelings, emotions, truth, God's word, prayerComment

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