Naming Your Emotions

Emotions can feel like a storm, swirling inside you, pushing and pulling in different directions. Sometimes, it’s hard even to know what you’re feeling—anger, sadness, fear—it all blurs together. But there’s power in naming what’s happening inside. When you give a name to your emotions, you bring them into the light, and they lose some of their intensity.

Naming your emotions isn’t about fixing them, it’s about acknowledging them. It’s about saying, “I feel this,” and in doing so, beginning to understand why. Emotions serve as messengers, conveying important information to us. They tell you something about what’s happening inside your heart. The anger may stem from a place of hurt. Perhaps the fear is rooted in insecurity. When you take the time to name your emotions, you’re creating space to explore what’s underneath.

As you name what you feel, invite God into that space. Let Him help you see the deeper layers, the wounds, or the needs that lie beneath. A quiet moment of awareness without judgment. It’s about understanding what’s going on inside so that you can heal.

Reflection:

Naming your emotions brings them out of the chaos and into the light. By identifying what you’re feeling, you understand why these emotions are rising and what they’re telling you. Emotions are messengers, pointing to deeper needs or wounds that long to be addressed. As you name your emotions and bring them to God, you invite Him into those places of hurt, fear, or longing, allowing His love to meet you there.

Journal Question:

Lord, what emotions have been swirling inside me lately? Help me name them and understand what they’re pointing to. How can I bring these feelings to You for healing and understanding?