So often, we are left with issues that in some way require a response. Whether happy or sad, good or bad, right or wrong, they evoke a response. Whatever the issue may be, we inevitably respond in the most natural, most comfortable, and most convenient way we know how. Our human nature has since the beginning of time been the first avenue of default for our response. Our emotions are as real to us as every other component of our being. Unfortunately, the use of emotions as our sole decision factor has caused us to forfeit some things that were intended to be blessings. Emotions have made career decisions, they have been responsible for divorces, they have aborted babies, they have altered ministries, and they have kept us mentally hostage to past hurt and abuse. Our emotions have held us financially bound and even been responsible for suicide. God has come to make us whole. He didn't come to heal us in one area and allow us to remain mentally bound in another. God wants us to allow him access into those very places that go hidden. Let God be God in the very area that appears untouchable. In order to do this, we must discern our emotions and hold tight to the Word of God. Emotions Are Liars by Tiffany Cooley is the perfect book for true self examination. It's ideal for opening up transformational dialogue in groups and bible studies. The Five Week Total Faith Challenge is simply life changing.