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08/07/2025

Emotional Distractions Part #2

Our emotions are the very essence of our soul. God designed us to have a resource of expression and sometimes emotional release. Our emotions, and our heart, are intertwined with the shared issues of life. These emotions can distract us from focusing on the important things that work towards our purpose. These distractions will draw valuable energy into fruitless matters, leaving you mentally, spiritually and physically exhausted.

Anger is a healthy emotion if we learn how to control it. James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethern, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. 20: For the anger of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Uncontrolled anger is the ingredient for disaster, affecting everything in its proximity, which is not limited to a physical location. Proverbs 14:17 He that is soon angry deals foolishly. A person that allows their anger to navigate their decisions can find themselves in a bad place. Uncontrolled anger can spiral you into a spiritual abyss that is hard to climb out of. God's word tells us emphatically, that anger is not a sin. It is our action that determines if anger becomes sin or not. Ephesians 4:26 Be ye angry but sin not, dont let the sun go down upon thy wrath. Have you ever spoke in the heat of your anger and said things that you regret? Anger has a way of releasing our tongue before we process the situation in our minds. Controlled anger will give you a favorable response seasoned with wisdom. Sometimes, the spirit will instruct you not to respond at all. When we yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the fruit of temperance will protect our character. The Bible tells us, let not the sun go down upon thy wrath. If we lay down with anger we are allowing our souls to marinate in toxicity. This will distract you, smother your purpose, and kill your anointing.

It is of great importance, that we do not give into the emotions that anger produces. You have every right to be angry, but dont let your anger distract you from your purpose. Don't allow your anger to assassinate your character. Psalm 37:8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 2 Timothy 2:23 But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments: you know that they end up in quarrels.

Learn to control your anger, dont let your anger control you.

Bishop Carl E. Clark

08/07/2025

Emotional Distractions Part #1

Good morning OAIM, and praise the Lord.

I am compelled by the Holy Spirit to speak about distractions. Our lives are filled with issues that can consume our very existence and draw us away from our purpose. The enemy is a master at infiltrating our emotional state and putting a fence around our pain as an emotional trap. When we allow our pain to influence our humanity, it will draw us away from the will of God. Therefore, the enemy puts forth every effort to keep us there. He knows that distractions can stagnate your journey and support his plan to pull you further and further away from God. His goal is for you to abandon your purpose before you realize his strategy. 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices. Emotional distractions pull at your heart strings, that is why the Bible instructs is to learn how to guard our hearts. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. The heart is more than a physical muscle, it is connected to the very essence of our soul. Proverbs 15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. We are emotional creatures with the propensity to be guided by our pain and not the Holy Spirit. If a wound sits too long unattended, the infection grows, and the pain can spiral out of control. Emotional pain is a huge distraction to your purpose and destiny. God knows you are hurting, and he feels all of the pain you are experiencing. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not a high priest that can not be touched with the feelings of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. He is the master heart surgeon. David made a request of the Lord in Psalm 51:10, Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew the right spirit within me. David was saying something that we all should say. Lord, please help me to conquer the issues of my heart. Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. We must give our heart to God, or remain on this emotional roller-coaster ride. The ride is, sometimes up, and sometimes down, sometimes at peace, and sometimes your angry, sometimes happy and sometimes sad. This is a severe distraction with detrimental ramifications to our Kingdom purpose.

We must learn how to give it all to him, especially our heart. 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for He careth for you. Cast is the act of throwing something forcefully. It is going to take a madeup mind with obedience to the word. The pain is trying to consume your heart. But Christ said come into me all ye that are labored and heavy laden and I will give you rest Luke 11:28.

I know it can be very hard, but give it to God.

Bishop Carl Clark

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