There is a phrase, "joy, anger, sorrow…

There's a phrase, "joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure"❗️.
Throughout our lives, we experience joy, anger, sadness, and happiness…😢
…But when emotions change drastically due to some event😱
Joy and happiness can turn into anger and sadness…
If we are swayed by our emotions…
We will end up living a bumpy life lacking stability…🤔
…However,
Isaiah 26:7 says,
"The way of those who obey God will be smooth; he will make their paths straight and smooth."
For Christians who believe in Jesus and are made righteous, the Lord will pave the way and smooth the bumpy path❗️.

In the Old Testament,
Samuel's mother, Hannah… poured out her heart in prayer🛐
She wept in frustration, sadness, and humiliation… and appealed to God about her current situation.

As a result,
...the prayer was heard, and the great prophet
Samuel was given to them❗️.
Pourout prayer 🛐 is extremely important for Christians❗️.
...Many Japanese people are serious Christians, so...they tend to be hesitant when it comes to "prayer" to God.
...What is pourout prayer🤔?
It's pouring out your true feelings to God🥶.
...I remember often praying to God in a confrontational way when I was younger...
...Even now, when I pray to God, I don't hold back.
People...when they bottle things up...become depressed😫.
Are you praying to God with your true feelings...😳

Shalom.

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.