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Why do we struggle with emotions and feelings? There is a deep rooted piece of who we are that seems to be socially unacceptable to talk about. Yet if we are to be wholistic followers of Christ, how are we to honestly love God if we haven’t learned to express the hurts and pains deep within us. It’s through the raw emotion and feeling that we authentically learn to love God with our Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. So while it’s popular social etiquette to mask our feelings and cover up our emotions, The Blessed Soul strives to address these hidden thoughts and feelings. Through the Blessed Soul, we will face unspoken emotions head on. Not only will we create a space that approves conversations about these things as acceptable, but also take the moment to be real about hurts and pains. Inside of this authenticity, we will read scripture that echos our sentiment. And once we have fully understood and addressed these moments, we will speak blessing over the pieces of us that are often hidden and unpopular to talk about. The Blessed Soul is a daily podcast airing Monday through Friday each week. These episode range from 5-10 minutes. These Podcast are a product of calibratedvalues.com.
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Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
When I was growing up, there was this song we sang in church all the time - As the deer pantith for the water. . . So my soul longeth after thee.
I grew up in more of a formal, nondenominational setting
where worship was completely disconnected from any sort of emotional experience. It was more liturgical. I remember watching adults sing the song with such confidence and peace. I felt so unworthy while they sang it.
I especially remember my teenage years. I would go from being in services where this song was sang, and walk out wondering why I had such questions. I dealt with frustration, confusion, and even anger at times.
I felt so hypocritical.
How could I sing such a song- if I wasn’t getting along with my family?
How could I worship to such lyrics -when I was in a fight with my friends?
Even worse, When a good friend, Sara died of cancer, - I didn’t feel comfort from the words of this song. I felt let down. I questioned God,. . . I didn’t long for him.
If I’m honest, there are times even now -
I know God is good.
I know God is in control
I even Know God loves me. . . .
But it’s easy to walk through things that hurt, and lose the desire to want to worship him.
Does that make me an awful person?
Am I evil, that there are times in my life where I have just been too exasperated to lift my voice in praise?
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