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- STEP 1- Understand
the Root Cause
- Understanding and recognizing the root cause of a negative
emotion solves the problem halfway. Ask yourself: Why are
you angry? Why are you depressed? Probably you blame
somebody or the event that upset you. But don't stop there.
Search yourself honestly. Are you sure it's not one of these
reasons?
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- You did not get what you wanted
- Your ego was hurt
- You have a silent grudge against that person
- You are envious of that person
- You are low on funds
- You are afraid to fail
- You have done bad against someone
- You are living in sin
Believe it or not, negative emotions happen because there is something
bottled up within you. The event or person you thought caused the
feeling are only instruments.
Consider a clear brook. Get a stick and stir it. If the brook is clean,
it will remain clear. But if plenty of mud are settled underneath
the waters, it will get murky at the slightest stirring. It may take
long to let them settle again. And it will not clear if you keep on
stirring it.
You are like that brook. If you are peaceful inside, no amount of
provocation will make you go into a rage or depression. You may feel
upset for a short while but you'll be over it soon.
- STEP 2- Decide
to Overcome It! Do Something.
Sometimes, a negative emotion
lasts long because you cling to it. You love holding on to the feeling
even if you know nothing good will come out of it. You must decide to
get rid of that emotion to overcome it successfully. Think of ways to
overcome it such as:
- Do your favorite hobby
- Talk to someone
- Read inspirational stories
- Listen to inspirational
music
- STEP 3-
Pray!
- The emotion persists? Don't
worry. On your own, it could be very difficult to overcome an emotion
especially if you have carried it for a long time... It has become a
habit.
GOD wants you to be happy, not sad. It is the enemy that's working double
time to make your life miserable.
Pray every time you are assailed by negative feelings.
Pray every time you have the urge to go into vices.
How to pray? Talk to GOD like talking to a close friend or a parent.
Talk as if you can see Him. He's there beside you, you know, whether
you are awake or asleep. You may pray something like this:
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Heavenly Father, you know
me better than I know myself. And you are more powerful than any
person, than any situation. I therefore offer you my negative
feelings and tendencies. Please purge me of these emotions and
help me in my situation. But if it is your will that I go through
this emotion, I accept it with open heart. But I ask of you to
produce something good and beautiful out of this.
Thank you, Lord.
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At bedtime, just before you sleep, ask GOD to heal your subconscious.
Ask Him to correct whatever is not wholesome in your inner being as
a result of the experiences in your life.
Try this! It works!
- STEP 4-
Drive Away the Enemy!
Negative feelings may persist because of the Devil's work.
He wants you to be miserable, so he ignites your emotion.
Here are some of the ways to drive the devil away.
- Rebuke
the devil (see below)
- Listen to or sing worship
songs
- Attend healing and deliverance
session, fellowships, or Holy Mass.
Examples
on How to Rebuke the Devil
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Sample 1:
With authority say this verbally or in your mind:
"I rebuke
you Satan, in Jesus' name!"
Then focusing your mind on God, utter the Lord's Prayer
or this phrase:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on us and the whole world. (2x).
Jesus, King of Mercy, have pity on me.
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The Lord's Prayer
Our Father,
Who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who
trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
~ Amen. ~
Note:
This was the prayer taught
by Jesus Christ to his disciples
when He was still on earth.
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Sample 2:
Believe in your heart and say:
By the power of Jesus Christ who lives in me, I command
you Satan,
depart from me, right now In Jesus name!
Our Father... (recite the Lord's Prayer)
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Sample 3:
Talk to God this way:
Lord God, if there are evil forces that are attacking
me now or are wanting to attack me, or my family, my finances,
possessions and properties...please send forth thy mighty
angels to destroy all forces of evil around us and grant us
your protection and your peace.
Our Father... (recite the Lord's Prayer)
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War Zone
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Recall...is there somebody in the recent or distant past that you have
hurt in a similar way? Sometimes, you are made to undergo unpleasant
experiences to make you realize how it was with the person you have
hurt.
If the answer to the above question is YES, then ask GOD to forgive
you for what you have done. Be sincerely sorry. Then ask God to bless
that person whom you have not been just. You may also pray the Lord's
Prayer and offer it to God in behalf of that person.
You'll be blessed doubly for this.
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