Remedies for Emotions That Can Create Thoughts of Insignificance

Remedies for emotions that cause thoughts of insignificance

by Barbara Latta @barbaralatta

Have you ever felt insignificant? Hidden from God? That your life doesn't really matter?

The Bible provides examples of women who felt less than worthy. They didn’t feel as if their existence contributed to anything or anyone. Lives full of pain, despair, brokenness, and condemnation were all they knew.

Since the Bible does tell us about these women, we know their story is important. Their lives had a special meaning we can all learn from.

These biblical women are examples of how God overcame their difficulties and redeemed their souls. He will do the same for us with these remedies for emotions that can create thoughts of insignificance.

Rejection – Have circumstances beyond your control left you feeling hopeless? Do you feel rejected by those around you?

After Hagar fled from Sarah, God appeared to this slave in the desert. She called Him the God who sees me. 

Jesus purposely traveled through Samaria so He could find a woman who sought love in all the wrong places. He gave her a purpose and she called Him the Messiah. 

Both these rejected human beings found hope in the Lord. Hagar was promised her son would also become a great nation. The Samaritan woman spread the news about Jesus and others in her town believed.

Don't give up in the desert of life's situations. Sometimes we may perceive a predicament as rejection when it really isn't. But even if someone has rejected you, God never will. Call on the God who sees you, because He does.

The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. (Psalm 34:18)

Isolation – Maybe a physical condition has left you feeling isolated. Or emotional distress has drained you of the desire to be around anyone. The Mosaic Law forbade the woman with the issue of blood from any type of human contact. 

She heard about Jesus and sought Him. She worked her way through a crowd of people, probably on her hands and knees to be able to touch his clothes.

Mary Magdalene was demon possessed. People probably ran the other way when she approached them. After meeting Jesus, both these women changed. Mary Magdalene followed Jesus and ministered to Him along with some other women.

The bleeding woman's life and dignity were returned to her. She could be with her family and friends again. Both women's freedom witnessed to all who knew them.

Seek Jesus with the same intensity as the woman with the issue of blood. If you feel alone and depressed, don't remain alone. Isolation can spur depression. Find believers who can help you receive the truth of how much God does love you. Be encouraged that you do matter.

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

Barriers – Women in biblical days sat behind a screen in the synagogue where they could listen, but not be seen. Despite this hindrance, Jesus called a woman so bent over she could only see the floor to come to Him. 

The Syrophoenician woman was a Gentile. Both these situations were religious walls that prevented these women from being seen and heard.

Jesus called the woman in the synagogue to come out from the barrier, and He healed her. The Syrophoenician woman pushed through the barrier and pleaded with Him to heal her daughter. In both cases, Jesus removed bondages that held them captive. He gives all of us the right to come to Him.

Are there mental hurdles in your life that incite thoughts of unimportance? The Holy Spirit is calling you even if you can't hear Him right now. Set aside time to pray and read God's Word with an open heart. His voice will show you Christ's acceptance breaks down all obstacles.

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

Sin – The adulterous woman and the woman who washed Jesus' feet were considered by that society as extremely sinful. Adultery required death. Jesus didn't approve of their sin, but because He didn't condemn them, they felt and received His love.

Has sin kept you bound my condemnation and guilt? There is no transgression more powerful than the blood of Jesus. Romans 2:4 tells us it's not judgment that brings repentance, but the goodness of God. The condemnation of society didn't change them. But when Christ wrapped them in His love, they turned from their sinful lifestyles.

Change your thinking to line up with the Word of God and receive the cleansing that Jesus already provided when he died on the cross. It was all for you and me. When we live condemned, we limit the power of what He did for us to work in our lives.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:1)

Love Casts Out All Fear

These examples show us how our beliefs about ourselves can be driven by fear. We fear isolation and rejection. We fear our sin will cause a barrier between us and God. Our emotions can lie and tell us we are useless and insignificant. Only when we realize the depth of His compassion can we be free of the dread that causes us to experience any kind of anxious feeling.

There is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. (1 John 4:18)

What Scriptures help you overcome negative feelings that limit your life? Join the conversation and share your thoughts.

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