39. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life

How do you process painful emotions without letting them control your life?In this conversation on Psalm 30, John Ortberg sits down with counselor and friend Rick Blackmon to explore one of the most practical lessons in the Psalms:Own your emotions—but don't enthrone them.Together they discuss anxiety, grief, anger, praise, humor, counseling, and the hope found in God's presence.This episode explores:- Psalm 30 and emotional healing- The journey from the pit to praise- Why naming emotions helps- "What you name, you can tame"- Welcoming rather than suppressing difficult feelings- Building a trusted support team- The promise that weeping does not last foreverScriptures:- Psalm 30- Galatians 6:2#Psalm30 #JohnOrtberg #RickBlackmon #Prayer #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #MentalHealth🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning From the Psalms01:21 The Therapy Room of the Old Testament02:02 Own Your Emotions, Don't Enthrone Them03:20 Praying Psalm 30 Together04:39 From the Pit to Praise05:33 Turning Pain Into Praise06:17 Leaning Into God's Presence07:08 Looking Through the Window08:19 What You Name, You Can Tame09:23 Journaling & Trusted Friends10:09 Welcome Your Emotions11:01 Weeping May Last for a Night12:08 Humor as a Spiritual Practice12:44 When Medication Can Help13:02 Schedule Your Worry14:22 Let Joy Have the Weekend14:54 Build Your Team16:00 Joy Comes in the Morning