"Get A Handle On Those Emotions"

Have you ever thought about how your emotions if not put in check can take you hostage?  As I continue to grow, and new opportunities come my way it's imperative that I take the time to develop myself on the inside as growth takes place on the outside.  New opportunities bring about added responsibility, and if we don't take the time to develop ourselves inwardly we risk blowing new opportunities that arise.  Over the years I have had my set of challenges, but what I am discovering is that with each one that I learn to work my way through it takes me higher.  I have actually failed at opportunities because I was unprepared for the responsibility, and my emotions got the best of me.  Now I can understand when we pray to God for certain things He delays the process to give us time to cultivate ourselves preparing us for the next place, venture, responsibility that we will face.  I would rather not have something if I am only going to lose it, and have God give it to me when I am ready.  You know what is even funnier to me at times in life God will bring you back to a place that you faltered, to give you an opportunity to take the test again.  It amazing when you finally get it, and the revelation comes.  I got it God - I finally got it.  I must tell you that I laugh at myself more now than I have ever done before especially when a circumstance, person, or thing gets the best of me, and I know that I lost that battle because I didn't surrender on the inside first.  I dust myself off, and say God okay teach me on the next round that I may grow in your grace.  What I have discovered is whenever we are unwilling to deal with your personal issues  in private they will embarrass you in public.  I am attending school full time, business/ministry is growing, and things in my life has changed significantly over the last year.  I am in deep waters my friends, and at times my emotions tell me I can't, but God tells me I got you my friend just keep striving.  You will be just fine.

Kenneth Wilkins
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Wilmington, DE 19899
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Emotionalism

What's going on these day? Well I believe that the adjustment to New Jersey is going well. I do not like the cold whether, but I do miss the change of the seasons. I have much that I have been praying about, and much that has come my way in a short time. With every blessing their remains responsibilities. This week I got a little upset with myself. I got caught in my emotions several times that took me out of the peace of God. I had a lesson on handling my emotions, and not allowing myself to get caught up in my past circumstances. What happened was I began to see a circumstance to develop that reflected a past situation that hurt my feelings. I immediately went into defense mode. Saying things that I did not mean, and finding myself losing my peace, and was miserable for most of the day. Now that I am on the other side of the dilemma as I look back I say OK Ken you lost that one, but I am still in the game because of grace. I have some opportunities that have presented itself, and I have made it my business to take them before the Lord before I make any move. I heard a couple great sermons this week that I believe God was speaking directly to me. Ezekiel when he walk through the valley of dry bones. He prophesied to those bones, and they came to life. I have some dead areas in my life that I am prophesying over and believing that God will bring them to life. Also I heard a remarkable sermon about keeping my peace. Both these sermons was needed as I enter this weekend. My auntie and I will be attending my daughters wedding this week. I am excited for her, and blessed to have a daughter that loves the Lord, and have a determined spirit. Dealing with my emotions can be difficult at times, because I love hard, and give much of myself away. What keeps me centered is the Word, therefore I must continually meditate, and seek God. I am in uncharted waters these days, and if not grounded the devil tries to attack with fear. What most important is that I stay connected to God, and allow Him to direct my life. He is in control, and whatever He has for me is for me. This is my year of extraordinary blessing, resources, and the out pouring of the spirit that will enable me, and the ministry to bless others. - Amen -