Emotional hoarders.

A hoarder is defined as “a person who has a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them.”

But, have you ever met someone who is an ‘emotional hoarder?’ Just like a hoarder, someone that hoards emotions has difficulty in parting with past hurts, anger, disappointment and distrust. They hang onto these emotions as if their life depended on it. They can’t part with these feelings. They actual find comfort in the bitterness that they hold onto. It’s their defense that they can use when they don’t want to give up the pain.

I’m no psychiatrist but I know from personal experience that holding onto the past will not allow you to go forward with your life. If you’re holding onto all these emotions, how in the world will God be able to come along side you and help you get through these times?

You’ll find yourself isolated from others. Let go and let God go to work on your behalf.

Jesus died a horrible death, was buried and rose from the grave for you. He can handle the emotional hoarder. But, you have to surrender it to Him.

Let go and let God do what He does best.

Philippians 4:6-7 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”