tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120076042573854982.post1070784430699824331..comments2018-04-11T01:24:46.874-05:00Comments on So What?: CAUTION: Emotional Decisions Ahead!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04661665112062008008noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120076042573854982.post-46976345201833504632010-09-08T15:59:04.306-05:002010-09-08T15:59:04.306-05:00Now Doug's response to Anonymous.
I agree tha...Now Doug's response to Anonymous.<br /><br />I agree that God stirs our heart. In fact, the Bible says that Jesus was "moved with compassion" when He saw one of the many crowds that was listening to His teaching.<br /><br />The point is this. Don't just follow a feeling or an emotion. Make sure that God is the one prompting you to serve. You know the difference by the fulfillment, longevity, and use of your God-given gifts and abilities.<br /><br />Hope this helps some Anonymous. Feel free to email or call of you want to discuss further.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661665112062008008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120076042573854982.post-48565555997293095232010-09-08T15:55:08.501-05:002010-09-08T15:55:08.501-05:00Dear Anonymous Commenter Today.
Your comment wa...Dear Anonymous Commenter Today. <br /><br />Your comment was accidentally deleted before it got published. I was able to pull it of an email though so it appears as a comment from me. Sorry.<br /><br />Here is comment from Anonymous today:<br /><br />Gosh, I read this more than once and still have trouble ascertaining how it is that we are supposed to separate our hearts from our emotions. If emotions don't move us to act, many of us would never take the initiative to find out where we can best serve in our church and/or our communities. Getting people to respond from an emotional stand point sure beats the alternative of having folks continue to take up seats each week. Getting out there and finding where your heart is for service should start with an emotion whether it is from the heart or from "that burrito you ate last night."Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661665112062008008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120076042573854982.post-43324164305866221742010-09-03T13:47:33.423-05:002010-09-03T13:47:33.423-05:00I glad you had such a great response.I glad you had such a great response.jaredrocksyoursockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074689178065023928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120076042573854982.post-4543877302383586472010-09-02T14:48:49.222-05:002010-09-02T14:48:49.222-05:00Dear Anonymous,
Ouch. Gotta love it when they pu...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />Ouch. Gotta love it when they pull the Bible on you : )<br /><br />Check out Ephesians 4:16. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.<br /><br />We all have a part to play. Play your part and the body will be built, not torn down.<br /><br />Hope you find your part and fulfill your passion.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661665112062008008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120076042573854982.post-55532172068788532252010-09-02T14:29:15.867-05:002010-09-02T14:29:15.867-05:00Thanks Doug, I needed to read that for more reason...Thanks Doug, I needed to read that for more reasons than one.<br /><br />At Lake Nixon this past Sunday someone asked me to help them with one of their service projects. Before asking though they elaborated on how hard it is find people who is committed to following through with what they say. I have a hard time saying no, but I had to be honest with them--and myself--that is just not where my heart is. It is just not my passion. I feel guilty for saying no though. It didn't help they followed my answer up with a "well the Bible says" guilt trip either. I know what the Bible says and I know should have the same compassion and servants heart they do. But I don't. I only hope I made the right call and saying no was to pursue the passions God has laid on my heart and not selfish ambition. It is a shame that sin can make emotions our bane when they were meant to be our gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120076042573854982.post-34051130343556553912010-09-02T14:19:51.896-05:002010-09-02T14:19:51.896-05:00Thanks Mike. I appreciate your encouragement. Pra...Thanks Mike. I appreciate your encouragement. Praying for you...Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661665112062008008noreply@blogger.com