Love is Different Than You Think

For the last month or so, I've been acting upon a certain principle. If I discipline my mind and thoughts to G's truth, then my emotions will fall into place with that truth. Eventually. Often I act as if emotions are primary. They are so urgent, so demanding, so overwhelming. However, I believe the Truth to be the standard for my life. The facts of His Word should govern my existence, whatever my emotions tell me. It takes more faith than I often have to live based on this principle. But when I do, when I hold on to what I know is Truth through the darkness and chaos of an emotional storm, I find the reward of faith. Light dawns. Pain recedes. Emotions can be disciplined and shaped by truth. They can be subservient followers not the masters of my life. I see this so much in Ps. 119, where David clings to the Word regardless of his changing circumstances and finds Him faithful.

"Great is your mercy, O L; give me life according to your rules."

"I have gone away like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments."