Emphasis Preaching Journal

One of the conditions that causes the most wrestling with God is an over-dependence upon feelings. Too many people leave church saying, "I didn't get anything out of it!" Rather, they should say, I have decided in faith to worship God regardless of how I feel!" Feelings are deceptive -- in love and in religion. People who expect to always feel in love will likely not stay married long. People who always must be on a religious high use their religion more as a drug than anything else. We are not called to always feel good, but, instead, to remain faithful!