HOW CAN YOU COMBAT Negative Feelings?

DO YOU ever struggle with negative feelings? Really, who doesn't?  Our times are marked by economic hardship, pervasive violence, and wanton injustice. Not surprisingly, countless people are plagued by overwhelming sadness, excessive guilt, and a sense of personal worthlessness. 

Such feelings can be dangerous.  They may undermine our confidence, paralyze our ability to reason, and rob us of joy.  The Bible says:  "Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress?  Your power will be scanty." (Proverbs 24:10) We need our power, our energy, in order to keep going in this troubled world. Therefore, it is essential to keep negative feelings under control." 

The Bible provides some strong  defenses against negative feelings. Jehovah God, the Creator and the Sustainer of life, does not want you to give out under the weight of despair or hopelessness.  (Psalm 36:9) So let us consider three ways in which his Word can help us to combat negative feelings. 

Next time: HOW CAN YOU COMBAT Negative Feelings? -Be Aware of God's Interest in You

From the Watchtower magazine, 2010