Lysa TerKeurst - Unglued Participants Guide: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions

Emotions arent badI know this. But I also know what its like to lie awake at night full of regret and disappointment because I couldnt control my reactions. So I vow to do better tomorrow, but better proves illusive and I fail again. Tears slip and Im worn out from trying. Always trying.

Maybe you can relate. If you relate to my hurt, I pray you will also relate to my hope, found in a beautiful reality called imperfect progress. And thats the vision I am so excited to share with you in Unglued.

Just imagine what it might be like if you were able to

Face situations that are out of your control without acting out of control.

Make it to the end of the day with no regrets from either spewing or stuffing emotions.

Face almost any situation that bumps into your happy knowing you can handle yourself in a way that honors God.

Thats the hope and the promise of imperfect progressthat God uses slow steps of progress wrapped in grace to lead us into lasting changes. As good as that sounds, it could be that it sounds a little too good to you. Or maybe youre not sure you want to even talk about your raw emotions, let alone immerse yourself in a study about how to address them. You might relate to one of these concerns

My situation is too complex and difficult. A few Bible verses and inspirational sayings wont help me. No matter how big or overwhelming the situation youre facing, there is power in being equipped with truth emotional truth and Gods truth. You cant control how other people act and react, but you can control how you act and react. And thats where there is potential for transformation, even in the most difficult circumstances.

This is just how I am. When all weve really known is being angry or stuffing emotions, its easy to believe labels like these are stamped on our souls with permanent ink. But God is bigger than any label and His truth can change you. Its changed meand I really believe that if I can change, anyone can.

Even if change is possible, Im too worn out to try again. Youre not alone. Isnt that good to know? There is a hurt we share. But I invite you to take a small step of risk and join me in drinking deeply from Gods cup of hope and grace and peace. It is possibleyou really can make progress starting right where you are.

My dear friend, will you join me in taking a closer look at raw emotions and dare to believe that change is possible for you? Its okay if your progress is slow or you have to take a few steps back. Give yourself graceprogress wrapped in grace. Well never be perfect until we get to heaven, but if we desire to grow a little more day by day, then year by year we will progress. And thats a beautiful thing!

Id love to stay connected with you throughout your Unglued journey. Be sure to visit www.Ungluedbook.com where youll find additional resources and encouragement. We can also connect on my blog, www.LysaTerKeurst.com. Stop by to tell me how youre doing. Plus, Ill keep posting new Unglued teachings even after the study is done.

Lysa TerKeurst