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When You Find Yourself Paralyzed by Big Emotions

June 29, 2015 By Jenna 8 Comments

Friday’s announcement came with a lot of emotion, did it not? The nation was divided between shouts of joy and outrage. There were tears of relief and tears of mourning.

Being the Catholic of the non-cafeteria variety, you can imagine where I stand on this issue, BUT that is not the point of this post – believe it or not. (If that’s something you want to tactfully talk about, email me, friend.)

Instead, I want to talk about big emotion.

Do you ever find yourself so overwhelmed and indignant over something that you can’t stand and fight? You know that point where you are just so emotionally distraught that you feel so small and insignificant that you can’t make an impact on an issue that you hold close to your heart? It’s like you are paralyzed with grief, and at the same time, you feel guilty for not doing more, being more, saying more.

What if at that moment you aren’t being called to be a voice? What if, instead, you are being called to be still? What if in your despair, God is asking you to reflect on Him so He can give you the strength to do His work?

So next time I find myself in this situation, I’m not going to beat myself up for finding myself speechless. Instead I am going to be still and know He is God. In that stillness and silence, He will tell me what needs to be done, and He will qualify me when I am called.

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  1. Michelle @ needle and nest says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I’m learning to trust my big emotions with Him, and it really does help. I drifted around a bit a first, but collected myself and went to adoration, then prayed the Divine Mercy chaplet. Keep praying, friend.

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  2. Kari says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Great reminder – thanks.

    When we beat ourselves up for being paralyzed, it puts the focus on ourselves. That psalm you chose reminds me to put the focus on God.

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  3. Karla says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I have to remember this. I was crying again today, I’m just so sad at the hurtful things people have been saying about Christians these past few day. My 4 year saw me crying and he said “it’s okay mommy, just be brave”. Out of the mouth of babes.

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  4. jen says

    June 30, 2015 at 1:42 am

    Word, sisterfriend!

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  5. Jane Williams says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Thank you! I have to remember, God’s light can never be diminished. He will shine brighter the darker it gets. Love how you reminded me, to just Be Still!

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  6. kim says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:23 am

    so true – you are amazing

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  7. Emily Barnes says

    June 30, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    This is one of my favorite Psalms! I also tend to struggle with feeling the need to be silent, but feeling guilty about it at the same time. Thank you for helping me put that all into perspective <3

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  8. Crystal says

    July 3, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Thank you for posting this. I just found your blog and I will definitely be following along!
    I’ve been struggling with this as well lately. I’ve been deeply saddened but uncertain of what to do. Thank you for reminding me to let God speak and just listen to his voice.

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