You’ve used the term “mixed emotions and so have I.”

Those who know me well know that I am an emotional person. I can be moved to tears at times and at other times laugh until I nearly choke. Let me share a verse with you and then a thought or two today. Thanks for stopping by Dr. Mike’s Daily Prescriptions.

“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep” (Romans 12:15).

There are times that I feel like I have opposite emotions flying through me. I am being very honest with you. Shifts from a broken heart to a heart that is full to overflowing with joy have been happening to me lately. The constant missing of my wife Karen who went Home to be with the Lord eight years ago along with the tears about the heartaches others are experiencing that at times just won’t stop are a very large part of my day. But then at almost the same time, I will hear a special song on the internet, or read a verse of Scripture, or hear from a friend, or talk with my family, or think about Heaven and what it will be like, or get to preach somewhere, and the joy floods my soul. You might not experience such dramatic emotional shifts, but as you walk with the Lord Jesus and His fruit is growing in your life (Galatians 5:22-23), you will indeed be able to rejoice with those who are in a joyous season. You’ll care about those who are going through hard times and with these you will weep. It’s rather amazing, isn’t it?

For today: Lord, please help me to walk with You and respond properly to people and their situations.