Do not allow this world to mold you in its own image. Instead, be transformed from the inside out by renewing your mind.
Romans 12:2 (VOICE)
Do you often feel powerless to change how you feel?
Some theories would have you believe that you don’t have any conscious control over your feelings—that they come and go without warning and there’s nothing you can do about it. They often point the finger at brain and body chemicals like serotonin, testosterone and estrogen, arguing that you are at the mercy of these chemicals when it comes to how you feel. Although they’re not entirely wrong, there’s more to it than that.
Other theories propose that you can choose your feelings just by deciding to feel a different way. They say that when you choose to think differently, your brain chemicals change, which is also true to a certain extent.
So what does the Bible have to say? Well, it would seem that the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
You can choose to think differently and change how you feel. At the same time, you can’t just pretend that your feelings aren’t there, especially when it comes to deep-seated emotions you struggle with on a regular basis.
The reality is that if you want to change how you feel, you need to address it from a spirit, soul and body perspective.
We’re beginning a new series of devotionals this month covering biblical ways to change the way you feel. Before we start, let’s establish this truth: it is possible to change the way you feel, for the better. It’s a process, and we’re going to walk through it together this month.