<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em>Genuine belief in God&rsquo;s forgiveness of our sins does not mean it is okay to keep sinning; it opens the door for the Holy Ghost to begin working in us to change the sinful things we want to do, so that sin loses all appeal for us. When we listen to and believe the Holy Spirit, He will always lead us back to Jesus. </em></span></span></div> </div> <div> <p></p> </div> <div> <p></p> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em>Focusing on Jesus transforms us by changing our belief of who we are in Him, and convinces us we are children of God. When we know not just who we are but whose we are, we can rest in this loving relationship with our heavenly Father.</em></span></span></div> </div> <div> <p></p> </div> <div> <p></p> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em> When we feel negative emotions, we master them by resisting them and not allowing them to gain a foothold in our minds. We do this by standing on our believer&rsquo;s authority, employing our faith in the Word, and giving praise and thanksgiving for what God has done for us. </em></span></span></div> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em> When we feel negative emotions, we master them by resisting them and not allowing them to gain a foothold in our minds. We do this by standing on our believer&rsquo;s authority, employing our faith in the Word, and giving praise and thanksgiving for what God has done for us. </em></span></span></div> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em> Using the Word as a weapon against depression when it tries to sweep us away gives us victory. Using the power of thanksgiving and gratitude is a major way we deal with all negative emotions. Thanking and praising God gives us victory over whatever ungodly feelings we may be experiencing at the moment. </em></span></span></div> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em> Ignoring negative emotions is not the answer. To succeed in life, we must learn how to acknowledge them as they surface and speak the Word of God over them. This reinforces our authority over them and keeps them from spilling over when they should be contained. In this way, we can master our emotions the way God wants us to </em></span></span></div> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em> Ignoring negative emotions is not the answer. To succeed in life, we must learn how to acknowledge them as they surface and speak the Word of God over them. This reinforces our authority over them and keeps them from spilling over when they should be contained. In this way, we can master our emotions the way God wants us to. </em></span></span></div> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em> Learning spiritual principles are fine, but they do not replace a relationship with God, Himself. Being in His presence and letting His love wash over us radically changes our entire outlook on life. </em></span></span></div> </div>

<div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2>Summary</h2> </div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span> <span> <em>Positive emotions move us toward God&rsquo;s will for our lives. Conversely, negative emotions, such as depression, move us away from it. We will never be exempt from our feelings, but we can dominate every emotion we experience when we use the Word of God to handle them.</em></span></span></div> </div> <div> <p></p> </div> <div> <p></p> </div>