Bad emotions

If this current blog post could just be made up of facial expressions - that probably would be more helpful.  I found myself speechless today - I know, surprising - but very true. 

So alas, there are words. 

You know how in my last post I was talking about how life is about giving God the glory, and not focusing on myself?  Well, it's still true.  That doesn't necessarily mean that it's the easiest pie to bake.

Why is it so easy to lose focus?  I mean, hello, the Creator of the Universe shouldn't be that hard to replace with other thoughts, feelings, or whatever else I choose for the moment.  Right?  How can I let anger, frustration, doubtfulness, in so often as my first reaction to things?

I've been trying to figure this out for a while now, and maybe finally something clicked.

Okay, let me think this out.  Men are known as "thinkers," and women are known as "feelers."  (Obviously, there are many exceptions out there - I get that.  We all know at least one emotional man and at least one logical woman)...  But, let's put aside the exceptions and focus on this:  Men are typically logic driven, and women are typically emotion driven. 

This brings me back to my original question.  How can I let anger, frustration, doubtfulness, in so often as my first reaction to things?

Is it because I am driven by emotion?  Or, am I making excuses?  You know, so many times, I can see myself making the choice to "fall back on my emotions," "blame it on my emotions," thinking that people will understand that I'm a woman.  You know, that typical woman trait.  Oh, she's just, you know, moody, because she's a woman. That good ol' X Chromosome coming out.

But wait.  I think we women have taken it too far - and I'm the first to admit it.  I truly believe that women should bring out the emotional side of God.  The good emotion.  Love.  Compassion.  Peacefulness.  Gentleness.  Self-control.  

I just think back to earlier today - even thirty minutes ago - being frustrated about something, and legitimately justifying every bit of it.  Sick.

Listen people.  I'm pretty sure that the "Proverbs 31 woman" didn't get angry about little things, and if she were angry about something big, she probably would have not flipped out - and first went to prayer.  Ouch.  Did that truth hurt you as much as it hurt me typing it?  

 Prayer.  Prayer is the key.  Pray immediately when your bad emotions start to kick in.  Being frustrated or angry is not how we were intended to live our lives.  We were created to glorify God, and if we let other things in the way, we are ignoring the goodness of God.  Acting on our bad emotions basically translates to, "Hey God, you know this situation I'm going through?  I'm too afraid to count on you because I just literally don't trust you."

Lord, let me not give into what the world calls a woman - but let me trust You - that You know everything that's going to happen in my life - Nothing is a surprise to You.  So, I give my nasty reactions to you, and I pray that You break this stronghold in my life.

Praise be to God!