How to let feelings go?

[restore]

Since i m suffering depression and feelings keep going up and down, a friend just told me: faith is not by feelings. u really need to let feelings go. Faith is by the word.

but how to let feelings go? I m a human, and it is real hard, it keeps come to bother my minds and my heart my faith.

 

[Sketcher]

It is hard, but I do it by not listening to my feelings. Feelings are fallible. The Word of God is not. I've been a Christian for years now, and I still don't get it 100%, there are always new challenges and temptations to despair. But, I cry out to God, I read His letter to me (the Bible) and I remember what He has done for me in the past.

 

[Elijah2]

Since i m suffering depression
Why are you depressed? Do you know that our Lord Jesus Christ can helpy you conquer and overcome depression.
and feelings keep going up and down,
My feelings go up and down all the time, and have been for 70 years.
a friend just told me: faith is not by feelings.
Yep, that is correct. Faith is well described in Hebrews 11:1, one of the shortest verses, but with so much depth and meaning.
u really need to let feelings go.
Feelings is guilt, shame, offence, resentfulness, anger, bitterness, etc., etc.

So have you worked through all of this by confession, repentance, and forgiveness?
Faith is by the word.
Hebrews 11:1 is a description of what faith will do. By our faith it will prove that what is unseen is actually for real. Those unseen things you don't see now, but will see later on, will boost your faith and take it to another level.

My faith is so high, because of my personal experiences that I have had with our Lord Jesus Christ.

but how to let feelings go?
You confess, and repent them by confessing and repenting your past sins that you haven't done anything about. And begin to forgive all those people who have hurt, offended, abused, and rejected you over the years. And then forgiven yourself.

You will be amazed when you finally do this then those feelings will go, and so will your depression.
I m a human, and it is real hard, it keeps come to bother my minds and my heart my faith.
You have as much faith as you have right now, and your faith will get stronger as you become more complete in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Healing of the brokenheart, being delivered from evil, and being set free from captivity is the beginning of your faith.

 

[ephraimanesti]

Since i m suffering depression and feelings keep going up and down, a friend just told me: faith is not by feelings. u really need to let feelings go. Faith is by the word.

but how to let feelings go? I m a human, and it is real hard, it keeps come to bother my minds and my heart my faith.

MY SISTER,

As you have discovered, your feelings are your worst enemy in Spiritual matters because they are a part of our physical being and thus something that Satan can manipulate in order to separate us from God by causing us to lose hope in our Salvation and God's Love for us.

As my brother above stated--IGNORE YOUR FEELINGS! The only thing trustworthy you can hang on to in this world is the Word of God--the Bible--and His promises to you in it.

What i would suggest you do, is get a Study Bible with all of God's Promises listed and then memorize the ones you feel are especially important to you--especially considering your despression. Then, when doubts or fears come your way--seeds planted by Satan in your mind--recite God's promises and use them as an eraser to erase the lies Satan is trying to get you to believe through manipulating your feelings. This process is just like re-programming a computer and it works every time.

MAY YOU BE BLESSED!

A BOND-SLAVE OF CHRIST,
ephraim

 

[JoshuaM]

Since i m suffering depression and feelings keep going up and down, a friend just told me: faith is not by feelings. u really need to let feelings go. Faith is by the word.

but how to let feelings go? I m a human, and it is real hard, it keeps come to bother my minds and my heart my faith.

It is a hard thing to do. Surrendering ourselves to the Lord. Especially when we feel stuck or everything seems too hard.. But the key is to understand and accept that no matter how much we cannot do something, or take care of something, the Lord can. I am dealing with this myself and it is definitely a daily thing. But the more we ignore ourself and stop trying to do it our own way, no matter how hard and submit to the Lord, surrendering everything, the more we are letting God work in our hearts and lives.

One brother tells me that we cannot live totally for God by ourself.
This doesn't mean we need to rely on others to live for God. People cannot make us choose God. However, God is so strong and powerful that when we submit and we from our choice really want God to work, He is willing to work through us to fulfill what He wants us to do. The Bible tells us that the spirit is willing, but flesh is weak. God understands how hard it is for us and He wants us to go to Him and say "God I cannot do it myself. I need you to help me do this. I need You in order to do it."

You see, when we are giving God control, there is no mistakes because God is perfect.

It is true faith is not by feelings. But I do not think he really expects us to stop feeling because even in our relationship with God, at times we will "feel" God's presence. But letting go of feelings of depression is okay. He just wants us to stop letting feelings control us and stop trying to control everything ourselves and give Him control. This way we can feel the Lord more than other things. It is easier said than done and requires prayer and supplication everyday. It certainly takes a step of faith.

 

[restore]

Thanks for all the help....my issue is PTSD....and i hear a verse today and keep repeating it erfect love drive away fear and trauma.

 

[JoshuaM]

Yes Restore. And God has perfect love, though sometimes hard to understand and do you know what that means? that means the closer you are to God, the less power that fear can have over you.

These verses come to mind:

Proverbs 3: 5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. 6 In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.

 

[restore]

faith, hope , love---------i can understand faith and love, can friends here tell me some more about HOPE?is it eternal life? i do not feel much need of that....why shall I need an eternal life?

Peace ,love , Joy--------I also need more words about God peace and God Joy.

thanks and hugs

 

[restore]

Also if a person with hurtful eyes feel everything is pain, i guess it takes time to change, right?

 

[dimwhitt]

depression and anxiety are the #1 mental health issues for women in America

sometimes regular excercise, walking, swimming, gym helps tremendously

my wife has been helped alot from just excercising
i know several others too

it certainly couldnt hurt

 

[JoshuaM]

restore i think both you and dimwhit are correct. it takes time but willingness to submit to God and doing it and obeying God is the key and i admit, exercise does seem to help depression a little.