Hm? I will answer emphatically, yes, I experience a full realm of emotions. Generally, the Suzy Sunshine in me is smiling and happy, but I can cry, I can get my feelings hurt, I can feel anger. I’ve experienced fear. The interesting part of these scenarios, is that I know Jesus had emotions, also.  He loves us so unconditionally and truly understands our emotions.  When He came to earth in human form to dwell among us, He had feelings.  Remember reading about the upset and perhaps feelings of anger when the money changers were ousted by Him at the temple? Our Lord, in human form, experienced the betrayal from Judas and the denial from Peter. I think those “stabs” were most probably hurtful to Jesus to some degree. We know Jesus cried. John 11:35. “Jesus wept.” In Matthew 25:21, “His master said to him, “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” So, the emotions of happiness and joy were recognized and felt by Jesus.

As mentioned in many of my writings, …. with age comes wisdom! I still smile more days than not.  I pout much less, I’ve learned to “let it go much faster.” The hurt still hurts, but I know my Lord “gets it,” and sees me through the feelings. Anger is quite rare and thankfully brief. I shed it off quickly as it is an emotion I do not like.

Aren’t we blessed? Our loving Savior shows us His Way and His Word preparing the way for us. Pebbles and even rocks and debris may hinder a carefree journey, and the feelings that ensue while on this journey are noted. God will make a way (also the title of a famous gospel hymn).  Release your gambit of emotions to Him, knowing He understands, He cares and He will LOVE you through them.

Feel your emotions, highs and lows, and then release them to His care and understanding.

  Jill