10/07/2025
Wallowing in self-pity is sinful. By definition self-pity is to be self absorbed, unhappiness over hurts, real or perceived.
At the heart of self-pity is a disagreement with God on how life has treated you. However when self is dominant, God is not. When we wallow or find ourselves stuck in self-pity, we are thinking too highly of ourselves. Seeking to only gratify our own desires, our own timeline. Processing emotions is healthy, Jesus practiced this. But not staying stuck is crucial because it can lead to further sin. Such as jealousy, envy, anger, bitternessβ¦all of which influence our behaviors and impact our choices.
Instead, choose gratitude and choose to trust God. Phil.2:13 God works in me to will and act in order to fulfill His good works. And Romans 8:28 Trust God will work everything for the good, to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.
Trusting God is a matter of faith. Faith is fruit of the spirit. Galations 5. Korpos (Greek) the result of something, aka being lead by the spirit of God. This is evidence of being connected to Christ.
When I slow down and remember to fear the Lord, I will not be influenced by my emotions. When I take the time to be still and put my hope in the Lord, I will fear no evil. I will not be shaken. He will not forsake me. Trusting God is a choice, my feelings will follow after.