Many of you in the body of Christ are going through tremendous changes during the transformation that takes place through the Holy Spirit. —And no matter where you are, whether you are a new convert or you have been sitting in the brick and mortar for decades and still not in the place you want to be spiritually, or if you are elevated spiritually and doing well but you’re just having a bad day or a bad week, know that it’s okay to be okay.
Facts:
Our spiritual growth is a journey, and it looks different for each person. Some of you may experience rapid progress, while others are on the snail trail. It’s okay just keep going. Regardless of where you are on your journey, it’s crucial to embrace the process and not be too hard on yourself but be responsible and accountable.
That said, even if you’re having a challenging time or going through a rough patch, it’s okay to acknowledge your feelings and permit yourself to be okay. The journey of faith is not always smooth, and we all have moments of struggle and doubt. But through it all, remember that Christ’s love and grace are always available to support and uplift you. So, be kind to yourself, seek solace in your faith, and trust that better days will come.
Note:
It’s okay to not be okay, but it’s not okay to ignore those feelings and allow yourself to become entrenched in them, leaving you feeling emotionally overwhelmed and stuck.
I find it a critical process to acknowledge and express our emotions healthily. By doing so, we prevent them from becoming overwhelming and detrimental to our overall well-being.
Oftentimes in the church, we hear feel-good words and people pretend to be great all the time but that does no one any good. It may benefit those who preach those types of words to generate cash flow for themselves as more of a motivational speaker. But today, I speak to you the truth so we all don’t get caught up in momentary feelings and material rhetoric.
Listen, your emotions are a natural part of being human, and allowing ourselves to feel them is important for our mental and emotional health.
Look at it this way: It’s like tending to a garden – if we ignore the weeds, they will grow and spread. But if we address them promptly, and pull them out a healthy harvest follows.
Similarly, we must filter out feelings and emotions through Christ by way of the Holy Spirit so we can maintain a healthy and rich emotional landscape.—It’s not about money.
Beloved, we all experience moments of being overwhelmed and needing to take a rest. Just like Jesus, who also found rest and experienced fear and cried out to His Father for relief, we need to seek out the Father the same. We can go to Him, listen attentively, and find comfort in His presence.
Remember, Jesus didn’t ask his Father to remove the cup because it was the Father’s will that the Son suffer for a good cause, which was the salvation of a sinful world. Therefore, as followers of Christ, we often suffer for a good cause. And sometimes, things don’t make sense, even though at times they seem perfectly clear. During this type of pressing, God allows these things, and it often doesn’t feel good, even though we are sustained through the joy of the Lord and His Holy Spirit. Some days, we just hurt. It’s okay.
I encourage you to take a day off to do nothing or engage in something that promotes your mental and emotional health. —cry if you have to!
Sometimes, we need that break to clear our minds and receive the Lord’s refreshment. Again, it’s okay. I am speaking to men and women, tears are a pathway of release. Remember that!
What are YOU holding onto?
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus invites us, saying, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Remember, Jesus understands our struggles and is always there for us. He walked in human skin, and even though He is God, he knows how it feels to be human.
So, seek His guidance, pray, read, listen, and repent if you have to, forgiveness is a must, and please know that.—You are going to be okay.
1 Peter 4:12, says, “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” —(You are NOT alone!)
One more thing.
Humility is a precious gift. It’s okay. In fact, it’s beautiful.
Psalm 51:17 (NIV): “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.”
David also expressed the importance of his own repentance and acknowledged that a broken and apologetic heart is pleasing to Him.
Our Father loves humility, sincerity, and genuine remorse. In fact, it’s the Holy Spirit’s power that restores us each time strengthening our relationship with Jesus.
Smile, Jesus loves you!
Much love,
Sister Christine
C. Beach©️