but what 'clicked' before with a congruent sense of confidence and purpose was not there the next year.
I have experienced the same thing. I think humans mix up feelings with faith.
" I think humans mix up feelings with faith."
Very true. The entry point of faith is through cognition (i.e. thinking; rational) and conative (i.e. sensory; volition) criteria. I've always said 'feelings' are often without moral guidance (cognitive) and is like a rudderless ship. If one looks at why the bible has men leading the church, it has a lot to do with this topic. When one is filled with the Holy Spirit, it is cognition and conation that is extraordinarily affected. The feeling part is a by product of this. Faith is the prerequisite.
I've always said 'feelings' are often without moral guidance (cognitive) and is like a rudderless ship. If one looks at why the bible has men leading the church.
Exactly. Women's chemistry predisposes them to more emotional responses than men. Hence their natural nurturing traits. It doesn't mean that men can't be nurturing it just means women are naturally better at it barring mental illness / brainwashing.
How many marriages that start with a "feeling" of love end up in divorce? When you start a marriage with God's definition of love you are on solid ground.
Thanks, Very good analysis.
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