Don’t Hand the Mic to Your Mood—Hand It to the Messiah

In a world that constantly tells us to “follow your heart,” it’s easy to let emotions take the driver’s seat—and leave our minds in the back. But as followers of Christ, we’re called to something deeper. Colossians 3:1–17 reminds us that since we’ve been raised with Christ, we are to set our minds on things above—not be ruled by feelings below. Left unchecked, emotions can become more than passing moods—they can turn into spiritual roadblocks that pull our eyes off Jesus and rob us of the peace He died to give us. But through Christ, we’re not powerless. Renewing our minds in Him is how we fight back—and step into the freedom we were always meant to walk in.

Emotions aren’t the enemy—but they make terrible masters. Left unchecked, they’ll hijack your peace, distort your perspective, and convince you that every storm is the end of the world. That’s why Scripture doesn’t tell us to ignore our feelings—it tells us to renew our minds. Taking charge of your thoughts isn’t toxic positivity—it’s spiritual warfare. Because when your emotions aren’t rooted in Christ’s truth, they’ll grow wild—and wild emotions don’t lead you to freedom. They lead you off a cliff.

It’s not about stuffing your feelings down—it’s about lifting them up to the One who can actually do something with them. The goal isn’t emotional numbness. It’s emotional alignment—with the mind of Christ.

Emotions can be predators—anxiety stalks your peace, anger ambushes your joy. What starts as a feeling can become a full-blown battlefield. But Colossians doesn’t say “try harder”—it says “look higher.” When you fix your mind on Christ, you stop chasing emotions and start standing your ground. Heaven-focused thoughts become your shield in a world that wants to break you down.

You are not your feelings. Emotions are real—but they’re not the truth that defines you. Christ is. And if you want freedom, it starts in your mind. That means calling out your triggers, confronting the patterns, and refusing to let mood swings become your master. If scrolling wrecks your peace—cut it off. If bitterness keeps boiling—bring it to the Cross.

Want to win the battle? Start fighting with truth. Soak your thoughts in Scripture. Surround yourself with voices that speak life. Choose prayer over panic. Purpose over pressure. Jesus didn’t die so you could be ruled by every emotional wave. He gave you His Spirit so you could stand firm when the storm hits.

You may feel overwhelmed—but you are not powerless. Govern your emotions, or they will govern you. Don’t hand the mic to your mood. Hand it to the Messiah.

The Greeks tried to outthink their brokenness. They built systems, chased wisdom, and polished philosophies—hoping intellect could heal the soul. But Paul wasn’t selling enlightenment. He pointed to a cross. Because no philosophy, no theory, no mental gymnastics can save a heart fractured by sin. Only Christ can. The cross isn’t a concept to debate—it’s a rescue to receive.

This is war. Your emotions aren't just hurting you — they're hunting you.

If you don't put your old self in the grave, your old cravings will put your calling there instead.

So the question isn’t, "Do I feel like changing? "It’s "Am I willing to die so I can truly live?" Because something's going in the grave—The only question is what.