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Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything. 1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭

How are you today?

The question is a common one when people greet each other. There’s a couple ironies to the question though. Often we ask that without really wanting or waiting for an answer!

Secondly, when we are asked that question we respond with, “good!” or some other sterile generic version of the answer.

Then, of course, there are those people who, when asked, give you a detailed answer much longer you needed. (We tend to avoid that question to those people.)

For those times when we are sincere with each other, the question is a valid one. We want to know how the other person is feeling, what’s going on in their lives and perhaps how we can support/pray for them.

Feelings are powerful. They can determine our outlook on life, affect how we respond to crisis, and impact our relationships.

They also make us vulnerable and that’s the scary part. Few of us would respond to “How are you feeling today” by saying, “I’m feeling really guilty today” or “I’m really ashamed today, thanks for asking.”

During those times when our feelings can get the best of us it’s nice to know God not only knows our deepest, most secret feelings. He is stronger than them!

Rather than focusing on our feelings, which can be fickle, focus on our God and His promises to love, forgive and strengthen us when emotions try to tear us away.