Meditating on the Word Helps Manage Emotions

One of the best ways to manage our emotions is to meditate on God’s Word and let it help us with the way we feel. I love that God frequently tells us to meditate on—to ponder seriously—His Word, as though we are chewing on it in our minds like we chew our food in our mouths.

Recently when I meditated on several passages in the Bible, I realized that the Word has hidden treasures in it—powerful, life-giving secrets that God wants to reveal to us. They are there for those who meditate on, ponder, and contemplate His Word.

If we want a deep relationship with our heavenly Father, we find it by spending time with Him and in His Word on a regular, daily basis. This brings us an awareness of His presence in our lives and enables us to sense how His Holy Spirit wants us to live.

As we focus on God’s Word, we will push away all desire to sin or to displease God in any way. We gain strength to deal with our emotions in healthy, godly ways. We learn to deal with anger and jealousy through forgiveness. We find courage to face our fears. We receive the comfort God offers us during seasons of sadness or loss. We can use God’s Word to praise Him when we win the battles we face in life, and to express our joy and thanksgiving for all God does for us and for who He is.

I can’t even express to you how much God’s Word has changed me. When I first began seriously seeking God as a younger woman, I had so many deep emotional issues; I truly didn’t think I could ever be free. But little by little, God used His Word to heal my emotions and bring such peace to my life. Today, I can honestly say that I am an emotionally stable person.

Whether it’s deep emotional pain, a struggle with anger or depression, or simply feeling like you’re on an emotional roller coaster, I want you to know that God’s Word has the power to help you and heal you in ways you’ve never imagined (Hebrews 4:12).

_{Adapted from the book Managing Your Emotions by Joyce Meyer. Copyright 2023 by Joyce Meyer. Published by Hachette Book Group, Inc. All rights reserved.}