Sometimes emotions take a moment to catch up to spiritual truth.
There are seasons when your spirit knows what your heart is still trying to believe. You can hear God clearly, trust Him deeply, and still feel the echo of old emotions tugging at you. I’ve lived long enough to know that faith often grows in real time… but feelings move on delay.
It’s not weakness. It’s human.
Faith matures the moment God speaks. Feelings mature as you learn to walk that word out. And between the two is where most of us are learning how to breathe.
Some days you’re standing strong in spiritual truth — you know God is with you, you know you’re healed, you know you’re forgiven, you know you’re called — but your emotions are still limping behind, trying to catch up. That’s where the tension lives. That’s where the growth happens.
Scripture tells us, “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7, CSB). Sight is more than what you see — it’s also what you feel. Walking by faith means trusting God even when your emotions haven’t gotten the memo yet.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
Faith is your spirit saying, “Yes, Lord.”
Feelings are your humanity saying, “Give me a minute.”
And God is patient with both.
He doesn’t rush your healing. He doesn’t shame your process. He doesn’t rebuke you for being emotional. He holds you steady while your emotions catch up to what your spirit already knows.
There’s nothing wrong with you if your feelings don’t instantly align with the truth God revealed. Some wounds take time. Some fears need reassurance. Some insecurities need to be unlearned. Some memories need to be rewritten. Faith gives you the strength to move forward while feelings thaw in the warmth of God’s presence.
If you’re in a season where faith is ahead and feelings are behind, keep walking. Keep trusting. Keep leaning into the One who understands both your spirit and your sensitivity.
You’ll look back one day and realize your feelings finally caught up — and when they did, they didn’t weaken your faith… they confirmed it.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
