August 29, 2015 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Thinking, Feeling & Under Pressure

Part #3: It’s Significant

I do not know about you but I sometimes get my thinking all messed up. I do not realize it at first but what I am thinking will not work. I pride myself on being able to think things through but like so many of us what we are thinking just is not reality.

Not only do I have to check my thinking but also what I feel about things. Just because I have a good or bad feeling about something does not mean it is so. Being under pressure to perform can add to my wrongful thinking or feeling—it is best to learn how to handle pressure, thoughts and feelings. I have some suggestions for all of us.

1. If you think something is going to work or is correct, try first to think of other options, other scenarios. You might even ask for opinions about what you are thinking—get multiple responses to your thoughtful idea.

2. One can think so hard about something it becomes your reality, but just because you are thinking something is so, does not mean it is. Try not to let your thinking dictated what you believe—believing is a heart response.

3. I have lots of feelings—I try to not only understand a particular person or situation but also try to feel what I perceive. Feelings are very important but they can be misleading. Just because I feel a certain way does not mean it is so or correct. Feelings can be insightful but also wrong on every level.

4. Leave feelings to being guided by the Fruits of the Spirit. Feelings are a must in helping others and being close to God but feelings by themselves can be misleading. I allow my feelings to be guided by what is right and truthful, and then I know they will not lead me astray.

5. Being under pressure can throw off one’s thinking process and feelings. Therefore it is good to know how to handle pressure—here are some tips:

ü Tell the truth, don’t guess, take a deep breath, things will pass, and do the best you can—then let it go.

ü Stay calm! Did I tell you to stay calm—so stay calm.

ü If I am creating the circumstances for the pressure to exist—then make changes.

ü Remember that things will get easier in time so allow yourself opportunities to accomplish your goals.

ü Be in control by smiling, talking positive, being patient and remember everything is a team effort—it’s not about you.

Once you take the necessary steps to be in control of your feelings, how you think and handle the pressures of life, you will become the person God is expecting you to be. Life is an every changing process so what you think, feel or how you approach pressure will change over time. There is no right way but your perspective on life in being humble, giving and being just toward people is what makes a Christian different in a world that is lost. Overcome all things by being good.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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