Letting Biblical Commands Drive Your Life: Emotions in the Passenger Seat
Episode Overview
Act in love, even without feeling it. Forgive others as God forgave you. Respect your partner regardless of emotions. Choose peace by focusing on Christ’s power. Cultivate thankfulness through daily gratitude.
Your emotions are often valid and even appropriate sometimes, but they are not designed to be the drivers of your decisions and your behaviour.
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Sarah and Debbie Chavez are here to help you take control. In this episode of The Debbie Chavez Show, they explore how to put your emotions in the passenger seat and let Biblical commands take the wheel. Sarah shares a powerful epiphany about love and how it’s more about actions than feelings.
She explains that you don’t need to wait for a flood of emotions to do what’s right – you can choose to act in love, forgiveness, respect, peace, compassion, faith, humility, generosity, and thankfulness regardless of how you feel at the moment. Through relatable anecdotes and practical examples, Sarah and Debbie illustrate how letting emotions dictate your actions can lead to poor decisions and strained relationships.
They emphasise that by aligning your actions with Biblical principles, you can bring positive changes to your life and those around you. The episode is filled with wisdom on managing emotions, with real-life examples like dealing with disappointment in marriage or setting boundaries with family members. You’ll learn how to make choices that reflect God’s commands and ultimately lead to a more fulfilling and peaceful life.
So, if you're tired of being led by your emotions and want to make more intentional choices, this episode is a must-listen. It’s time to let Jesus take the wheel and guide your decisions towards love, respect, and peace.