Feelings vs Truth

Two Sundays ago, one of the Pastors at church shared with us that the way we feel, will not always align with the truth of the word of God. That we may be going through pain and hardships that really make us FEEL awful, be it physically, mentally or emotionally. The trick he said was that at some point we will need to decide that the TRUTH is more important than how we may be feeling in that moment. The Truth is established, it is eternal, it is a sure foundation, and we should base our responses to life’s curve-balls on the truth.

A popular song by Don Moen from way back in the 90’s really lifted my spirits today. Whilst i was singing along, i realised that i was in effect professing the truth, and what i was feeling became inconsequential.

Chorus:
God is Good all the time, He put a song of praise in this heart of mine;
God is good all the time, through the darkest night His light will shine;
God is good, God is good, All the time.

Verse 1
If you’re walking through the valley, there are shadows all around:
Do not fear, He will guide you; He will keep you safe and sound;
He has promised to never leave you, nor forsake you;
And His word is true.

Chorus

Verse 2
We were sinners and so unworthy, still for us he chose to die,
Filled us with His Holy Spirit, now we can stand and testify;
That His love is everlasting, and His mercies;
They will never end.

Chorus

Bridge
Though i may not understand, all the plans that you have for me
My life is i your hands, and through the eyes of Faith i can clearly see

Chorus

I heard it said somewhere that "Our problems can never equal God's promises". I believe that this is true, because i could probably go on for an indefinite amount of time listing every promise that is contained in the word, and my problems will definitely pale in comparison.

So just like David said in Psalm 77, though he did not feel like it, i will also say:

“This is my anguish;
But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.”¹¹ I will remember the works of the Lord;Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.¹² I will also meditate on all Your work,And talk of Your deeds.¹³ Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary;Who is so great a God as our God?¹⁴ You are the God who does wonders;You have declared Your strength among the peoples.¹⁵ You have with Your arm redeemed Your people,
The sons of Jacob and Joseph." Selah