What is up with that expression anyway? :) How do you "feel" when you are "numb"? Isn't the result of numbness no feeling at all?!
Well, anyway, that is how I am feeling, or not feeling today...numb. Not feeling much of anything yet feeling very much aware of the "lack of feeling". I would say it's just a "hormonal thing" but it isn't...which makes my heart all the heavier.
Truth is, I can't really say much about what is going on, why I feel numb...but I figure I am not the only one who has ever felt "feelingless" and I thought it would be a good time to share what to do in those times.
Preach to yourself the truths of the Word of God. Again and again and again.
Refuse to give way to emotions that are contrary to godliness.
Cling to the Sovereignty of God.
And then rejoice that His sovereignty includes the truth that nothing, not your own sin or that of anothers can keep God's plan from coming to fruition.
Be humble (remember, God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble...and we all need as much grace as possible in times like these :) )
Remember that "to everything there is a season" and this season of "numb" will not last.
Say to yourself over and over till you really believe it :)..."This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Pray that the feelings of "numb" would slip away into a heart of "rest" and being "still"..."Be still and know that I am God". Psalm 46:10
And then keep praying...maybe emotions of praise and joy and thanksgiving are a serious struggle...but, Revelations 5:8 says that the prayers of the saints are actually incense before the Throne. It's the posture of our heart that matters even more than the lilt in our voice or the smile on our face!
Lastly, no situation, no emotion, no feeling should take away our joy in the only thing that matters most and is a guarantee...God Most High and our sure standing with Him because of the work His Son, Jesus, did on the cross for us!
"Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flocks be cut off from the fold adn there be no heard in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation." Habakkuk 3:17-18
Well, anyway, that is how I am feeling, or not feeling today...numb. Not feeling much of anything yet feeling very much aware of the "lack of feeling". I would say it's just a "hormonal thing" but it isn't...which makes my heart all the heavier.
Truth is, I can't really say much about what is going on, why I feel numb...but I figure I am not the only one who has ever felt "feelingless" and I thought it would be a good time to share what to do in those times.
Preach to yourself the truths of the Word of God. Again and again and again.
Refuse to give way to emotions that are contrary to godliness.
Cling to the Sovereignty of God.
And then rejoice that His sovereignty includes the truth that nothing, not your own sin or that of anothers can keep God's plan from coming to fruition.
Be humble (remember, God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble...and we all need as much grace as possible in times like these :) )
Remember that "to everything there is a season" and this season of "numb" will not last.
Say to yourself over and over till you really believe it :)..."This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Pray that the feelings of "numb" would slip away into a heart of "rest" and being "still"..."Be still and know that I am God". Psalm 46:10
And then keep praying...maybe emotions of praise and joy and thanksgiving are a serious struggle...but, Revelations 5:8 says that the prayers of the saints are actually incense before the Throne. It's the posture of our heart that matters even more than the lilt in our voice or the smile on our face!
Lastly, no situation, no emotion, no feeling should take away our joy in the only thing that matters most and is a guarantee...God Most High and our sure standing with Him because of the work His Son, Jesus, did on the cross for us!
"Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flocks be cut off from the fold adn there be no heard in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation." Habakkuk 3:17-18
Comments
(You must've read my blog from yesterday??...) I wrote about feeling "numb" as well!---except you gave some excellent advice regarding this "condition", while I just...well...didn't!
Thank you for all the good things you shared. I will definitely keep them in mind, as well as remember that this "season" will not last forever!
thanks!!
Thanks,
Bridget from Binghamton, NY
God is using you and your family in ways you can't even imagine!!
Remember too, that when Jesus was in human form he also suffered these same feelings we have! One of my favorite verses is:John 11:35, Jesus wept!
Love you very, very much!
p.s. I am NEVER to busy to listen to you, call me if you need to!
But you are becoming a beautiful, shining image of Christ with each of those truckloads, and your wisdom and understanding has grown for all to see.
Keep preaching to yourself, and thank you for ALL those truths that we ALL need in these moments of "numbness"...I wouldn't be surprised to see you write a book someday when your kiddos upon kiddos are all grown up (whenever that will be :))...the truths the Lord puts on your heart to write are an encouragement to many!! With how many readers you have, your blog is practically an unpublished book! :) So keep at it!
I love you so very much, and if I could, I would come over and give you the mug you gave me (that says "Be still and know that I am God." and a pack of Columbia Roast Instant Coffee...I bet your taste buds would at least "feel" something :)
Love, Me
But once Jacob saw the evidence of God's grace, his spirit "revived." In speaking about our God, David wrote these encouraging words, "The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble" (Psa. 9:9). I know you know this, but God's glory is best seen when we are weak, weary and, yes, even numb. Jesus is our stronghold!
"Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning." Psa. 30:5
Love you,
Dad