Naming Emotions Opens Up Growth

Learning to name emotions as they are occurring helps us to learn how to begin the process of learning to move to better thinking. The simple act of pausing and recognising what we are feeling begins the process of shifting our thinking from our reactive lower brain to our upper brain, where better decision-making and reflection can occur. Recognising what we are feeling is key to identifying what our next steps could be.

God invites us to walk with Him in all circumstances. Through prayer, as we name our emotions, we can sit openly with God and share just how it is and ask for His help in navigating better ways forward. As we look to Easter, we see a God who knows what it is to go from triumph to trials. The good news is that Jesus’ death and resurrection have given us all the opportunity for a fresh start in every moment of every day. We may not be able to change circumstances or consequences, but Jesus’ death and resurrection shines the light of hope into all circumstances. Easter reminds us of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness and the sure hope that comes through faith in Him.