Truth That Transcends Our Feelings

     Recently, I was listening to a message in which the minister stated "feelings are real, but not truth".  That really struck me as I work with clients and their feelings on a daily basis (not to mention my own feelings as well). The minister went on to say that "[God's] truth transcends feelings."

     This is not to say that we should ignore our feelings. They do serve a purpose. Feelings help us to be aware of what's going on inside of us. Acknowledging them and being honest about them are important steps toward healing. But, we don't have to stop there. Feelings are not the end all, be all.

     Healing continues and manifests as we replace our negative feelings with the truth of God's Word. All of His rich promises are more powerful than even the strongest feeling that we may be experiencing.

     In closing, mediate on and remember what He says in 2 Corinthians 1:20 (New International Version):

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God.

Ann L. Gantt, Ph.D., LCSW
New Hope Counselor