This might seem trite, but I simply know I’m to write this for today. My dear friend who lost his wife recently had lunch with Kathy and me this past Monday. He was talking about the upcoming service this Friday and mentioned there would be a dinner following the viewing Thursday evening. He wanted us to know we were invited. Thursday evening is Celebrate Recovery night so I was torn regarding what to do. I have always been driven to complete obligations ahead of my emotional tugs, right or wrong. Last night I talked to Kathy about this and we decided it is best to go to CR. We have friends and family coming for the funeral staying with us adding to this “rational” thinking. 

This morning I have an email from my friend which I’m sure he sent to many, telling about the Thursday evening dinner at the grange hall where his wife Penny loved to go for different events. As I began my devotional reading the message was clearly stated that God wants His followers to be a reflection of Him by obeying His nudges. So often I’ve chalked up these nudges in past as emotional and I’ve never wanted to look like my dad who seemed to do most of what he did driven by emotions rather than logic. God, on the other hand, wants me to keep my eyes on His Son Jesus and look like Him. 

I want to support this dear friend and I will–we will. Obligations are important to keep, however, there are times when circumstances outweigh an obligation. I just know I want to follow Christ’s lead in my life and this is one of them. I needed this reminder that emotions are much more than a reflection of my dad. They are a gift from God that He wants us to use in helping us follow Him. Logic is important and sometimes it is logical to follow one’s emotions.