The Great Rectifier

I had one of those eye-opening moments that made me stop and ponder the lesson I learned.

I realized how easily my emotions can get tangled up. One minute I’m calm and collected, and the next minute my feelings are marching in like they own the place.

And if I’m being honest, sometimes I really want things to go my way. But here’s the question I’ve been asking myself lately. “Do I really need it to be my way — or can I trust God to have His way?

That little question has been surprisingly helpful.

Because the truth is, God is the great Rectifier. He sees what I can’t see and knows how to work things out far better than I ever could.

When I get upset or frustrated, I’ve started asking myself a few honest questions:
Are these feelings helping me — or hurting me?
Are they making my light shine brighter — or dimmer?

Sometimes those feelings seem perfectly natural. But natural doesn’t always mean helpful.

There have been moments when I’ve thought I was being taken advantage of. Maybe you’ve felt that way too. But when I pause long enough to think about it, I realize something important.

Being right doesn’t always make things right.
And reacting with frustration usually just makes us defensive.

Managing my emotions is what I call a “big-girl discipline.” It’s choosing to respond in a way that reflects the heart of Christ — even when my feelings want to take the wheel.

The Apostle Peter said it beautifully:
“From now on, you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God’s will and not by human desires.” 1 Peter 4:2
(Ouch! And, oh me!)

And if Jesus Himself could pray: “Father — not my will, but Yours be done.” Luke 22:42 — then surely I can learn to do the same.

When we defer to God’s will, something wonderful happens. Our peace returns, our witness shines brighter, and our Heavenly Father smiles.

And that, my friends, is a victory for Him — and a blessing for us!
So, please, Lord, give us your heart that’s filled with love and make us more like you!