If you need examples of just how emotional you can be with God, then the Psalms are a great place to start. David who wrote most of the Psalms often poured out his emotions to God, he is known to be one of the most emotional men in the Bible. Let’s see an example.
Here are scriptures from Psalm 55 where David is pouring out negative emotions.
“My heart pounds within me; death’s terrors fall upon me. Fear and trembling overwhelm me; shuddering sweeps over me. I say, “If only I had wings like a dove, that I might fly away and find rest.”
Not only did David pour out his negative emotions but his happy ones too, here is an example in Psalm 65.
“Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.”
We have recently written an article asking the question about whether we are being personal enough with God? Well again we want to show you through the Psalms that you can display emotion with God and you should not be afraid too.
Tell God what is bothering you, what are you angry about? or whatever emotion you have that you find hard to deal with hand it over to God, he can help you.
Pray and tell God what you need, what makes you tick. Ask him to help you and your prayers will be heard by God, then wait for answers. Paul sums it up in the book of Philippians.
Philippians 4 v 6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
So if you are not praying enough have a go at getting into a routine of being more prayerful, and if you are praying keep up the good work.