Over Emotional

I'm having so much trouble controlling my emotions. I'm never angry, for the most part I just cry all the time.
I've always been the type of person to let things, and people get to me. If I have a connection with you, and you have something bothering you or you get depressed, I'm the type of person that gets depressed right along with you. And I know I should try and build peoples spirits up when they are down, but I have a hard time building my own spirits up. I know it's not a "lack or faith" in God, that's ridiculous. God has given me a soft heart. I just do not know how to control it. I also do not know how to say "No!" sometimes. If someone asks me to do something, Imma do it. No matter the cost, physical, emotional. If it helps someone else.. why not do it?
I need a lot of prayer, and boy I'm praying lol I just got the book "The Power of Positive Thinking" yesterday for my birthday, and I do think that will help.. The first chapter is about believing in yourself. And I know some people say that you can't change your day just by having a positive attitude, but it helps A LOT. One of the few things the they suggest is quoting scripture ten times to yourself daily. ''I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.

So, I guess the reason for this post, one obviously, for prayer, and two.. Asking if anyone else has this problem, and if so.. How do you deal with it?

Thanks a lot! I know emotions are okay to have, even God has them lol as John 11:35 (shortest scripture in the bible ) says "Jesus wept". That gives me comfort knowing that even the Son of God has these emotions. Again, thanks

If you have the gift of mercy!
Then you have a lot of compassion in your heart for others!

You feel their pain, but need to release it in prayer.
It is not for you to hold on to, it's God's burden not yours.
That is one of the reasons I pray for others every day.
It makes me feel complete and like I'm obeying God.

You might want to pray and ask God for wisdom too.
I hope this helped you,
Love in Christ, Shekaniah

Father god,
I pray that you help Morgan get her emotions under control. You have not given us a Spirit of fear but of power , love and a sound mind. Help her gain control over her life and be lead by your spirit and not people. Help her let your spirit lead her to those you would have her help and then when the time is right let it go. We are to help other with their burdens but not let them be a weight to bring us down. When we carry a weight that we are not ment to them it holds us back from being all God wants us to be for him and others. When we let people be our guide in life we are always headed for trouble if you are not in it. In Yeshua’s Holy name I pray amen.

May The Lord give you strength and clarity in your times of weakness. I ask in Jesus name. Amen.

Morgan, I'm a soft hearted woman, too, and I am so glad you recognize it for what it is.
Shekaniah is, as always ( ) spot on---the gift, the miracle, of mercy. ♥

Beloved, just have a care about Dr. Peale's book. The Lord doesn't want us to trust in any flesh, no, not even ourselves. Negative thinking is certainly not good, as I know well. I practised it for over 40 years.
But the Word tells us to think not negatively, or positively, but truthfully.

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. Phil. 4:8

I like the NASB of that verse, because it uses 'dwell' in place of 'think'. And thus, it reminds me to live there.
An old friend read the book, and it led her to think she should trust in herself, actually elevate herself to what ought to be God's place in her life.
I'm not saying you would do that, but we had some fruitful discussions about it after she fell and Jesus picked her up and cleaned her up.
So, as a good 'mom', I just want to send a word of warning to trust in your Jesus, and no other.

I used to struggle with soft heartedness...now I just like to see what my Lord wishes to do with it. But I grew up being able to sort of test the emotional waters of any room I walked in to. I instinctively knew how each person was feeling, and it takes practice to not take on those feelings.
I encourage you to take a break. Get alone with God after a time of being with others to regain emotional balance. (don't just be alone, sweetheart, be consciously with the Lord.)
And remember that the Lord goes with you everywhere, and you can cry out to Him at any moment if you begin to feel overwhelmed.
The Psalms were helpful to me, too.

I recommend you read Shekaniah's post and Shilo's prayer each day. Great words from other mommas.
This is a great gift God has given you, beloved. He will use it to benefit others, and for your own benefit, too.
The soft of heart hear their Master more easily. Our challenge is to weed out all the voices which are not His.
For that, and for so much more, you are in my prayers.

with a mother's love,
ellie

Hi Morgan and happy birthday!
Like others have said, it sounds like you have the gift of mercy.
Right now, it is difficult, but trust in Jesus, He will bring His love, wisdom and streangth to you and show you how to serve Him with this gift.
You are in my prayers in Jesus for all you ask and will need as you grow in Jesus.

Hugs and God bless
pickles

Thank you, you guys!

I really appreciate everybody's response. I agree with everyone here.. I just really hope that I learn to not ''cope'' because it isn't a burden, but learn how to use myself, for Him. And thank you guys for your prayers, they are so needed.

God bless!

Morgan,
I only say this because I am the exact same way. I am luckily being healed from it, but it's a struggle. I am very tender-hearted also. I feel things deeply and always want to help, even if it means I don't get done what I need to do. I put my needs aside to "help" others. But honey, this is texbook codependency. I am also a very compassionate person. The Lord has given me a gift of mercy, but it gets mixed up when there are poor boundaries. This is not a criticism. Like I said, I know what it's like to feel this way. I've lived my life this way. To some extent the pain you feel for others may not be for you to bear.

You were incredibly brave to post this--obviously, God really did give you a heart of courage & compassion (those two are a tough match, not everyone has those in tandem)...I've been feeling the same way, too. I'll make you a deal: don't give up on yourself, and I won't either...I may be new at this faith, but that's one thing I'm sure God wants for both of us. I'm taking the excellent advice & spiritual comfort of the good mommas on here--thanks, especially to them (nothing against you gentlemen, but there's no substitute for good momma-love;-)

I will be praying. Do you have any emotional wounds that haven't been dealt with? You may need to surrender it to God and find a friend/mentor to confide in.