Your Emotions Don’t Need To Be “Fixed”

Let’s talk about emotional guilt—the kind where you feel bad about feeling bad. 

Ever had one of those moments? You’re frustrated, and then you’re frustrated about being frustrated. Or you’re sad, and then you’re annoyed at yourself for not just being grateful instead. It’s a never-ending emotional tug-of-war, and honestly, it’s exhausting.

But here’s the thing: emotions are not moral failures. They’re just signals. Think of them like dashboard lights in your car—telling you something’s up, not condemning you for existing.

If you’ve ever thought, “Ugh, I shouldn’t feel this way,” take a deep breath and remember: Jesus wept. Jesus flipped tables. Jesus felt anguish in the garden. And not once did He say, “Wow, I really need to get it together.” 

If Jesus, in His perfection, allowed emotions to exist without judgment, shouldn’t we do the same? When we release the pressure to “fix” our feelings, we create space to bring them before God, allowing Him to comfort, guide, and shape us through them.

Instead of labeling emotions as good or bad, what if we just noticed them? The next time you feel overwhelmed, try saying:

“I’m feeling anxious. That’s interesting.”
“Wow, that comment really made me mad. Noted.”
“Oof, I’m disappointed. I’m just going to sit with that for a minute.”

See what happens when you stop playing emotional referee and just allow feelings to be. Spoiler: The world won’t end, and you might even find some clarity in the process.

Your Mission, If You Choose To Accept It

When a difficult emotion pops up, try not to fix it. Just acknowledge it, bring it to God, and remind yourself: This is just an emotion—it’s not my identity, and it’s not a failure.

And if you’re still struggling with judging your emotions (spoiler: most of us are), let’s talk. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Book a free discovery call, and let’s work through this together.

You’ve got this!