“Have you ever looked back on something you said or did and thought, ‘What was I thinking?’
If your emotions were driving your life, where would they be taking you—closer to God’s will or further from it?
Do your emotions serve your faith, or does your faith serve your emotions?

In this episode of Kingdom Mindshift, “Are You Being Controlled by Your Emotions?”, we dive into the powerful, God‑given gift of emotion—and the danger it poses when left unchecked. Emotions can be amazing servants, guiding us toward compassion, joy, and worship. But when they become masters, they lead to impulsive words, reactive decisions, and a faith that wavers with every mood swing.

🎧 Episode Highlights
• The Problem: Emotion vs. Devotion
We explore why believers—even Spirit‑filled ones—can remain emotionally immature if they neglect the renewal of their minds. Through a relatable personal story and pastoral observations, you’ll see how unchecked feelings can betray even the strongest convictions.

• Biblical Framework for Emotion Management

1. Galatians 5:22–23 – Discover how the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self‑control) becomes your ultimate emotional guide.
2. James 1:19–20 – Learn why being “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger” protects your heart from flesh‑led reactions and keeps righteousness in view.
3. 2 Corinthians 10:3–6 – Understand that emotions begin with thoughts, and see how taking every thought captive to Christ is the first step in spiritual warfare.

• 4 Spirit‑Led Steps to Manage Your Emotions

1. Acknowledge It – “God can’t heal what you won’t reveal.” Learn from David’s and Jesus’ examples of honestly expressing raw emotion to the Father.
2. Identify the Lie Behind It – Every emotion is rooted in a thought. We’ll trace fear, anger, and insecurity back to the lies that fuel them.
3. Replace It with Truth – Romans 12:2 challenges us to be transformed by renewing our minds. We’ll craft scripture‑based affirmations like, “Even when I feel fear, God has not given me a spirit of fear…”
4. Respond with the Spirit, Not Feelings – Practice “Pause. Process. Pray. Then proceed.” and witness how peace, wisdom, and self‑control prevail over panic and anger.

• Encouragement & Challenge
“You are not emotionally unstable. You have the mind of Christ and the fruit of the Spirit. You are being renewed day by day.” We’ll close with a heart challenge: identify the emotion ruling you this week, repent of elevating feelings above faith, and realign your heart to Christ’s Lordship (2 Timothy 1:7).

🙏 Closing Prayer & Lead Magnet
“Father, thank You for the gift of emotion. We surrender every feeling to Your Spirit. Teach us emotional maturity, to take our thoughts captive, and to respond in love, peace, and self‑control. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Ready to go deeper? Download our free Emotional Renewal Guide—packed with reflection questions, scripture affirmations, and practical exercises—to help you walk in true freedom. Visit kingdommindshift.com/emotional‑guide to grab your copy today.

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Thank you for tuning in. Let’s partner with the Holy Spirit to ensure emotions serve our faith, not control it. Until next time, keep your mind on Christ and your heart surrendered to His will.