Episode 260: Feelings Make Terrible Leaders

Feelings are powerful, but they aren't always trustworthy. In this conversation, Dot and Cara talk about the connection between our thoughts, our emotions, and the choices we make. It's easy to let our emotions define our identity, but instead of ignoring those emotions or being ruled by them, we can hold them up against Truth and let God shape how we see ourselves. Grab your Bible, a pencil, and maybe a cup of coffee, and join us for a conversation.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Intro (00:00)First, write down Romans 7:15-20 (0:18)Feelings make good indicators, but bad dictators (2:51)Feelings aren’t always true (8:27)Every feeling begins with a thought, which may or may not be true (8:48)The Holy Spirit allows you to better understand your emotions (13:01)We often pour out how we feel on others (16:29)Facing our emotions is uncomfortable because we don’t expect grace (20:03)God can heal our hurts and handle our negative emotions (23:07)Learn to pause and take your feelings to God before you act  (29:04)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse: Romans 7:15-20 (ESV) “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me.”