Fact-Check Friday: Separating Fact From Feeling

Our feelings are powerful. They color our perspective, influence our choices, and can make everything feel urgent or overwhelming. But here’s the truth: feelings are not facts. Just because you feel anxious, angry, or sad doesn’t mean the situation is as bad as your emotions make it seem—or that your thoughts are necessarily true.

Many of us live as though our emotions are commands. If we feel upset, we react immediately. If we feel discouraged, we give up. Emotional literacy is about recognizing the difference between what you feel and what is true—and learning to respond from clarity rather than impulse.

Try This:

1. Identify one strong emotion you’re feeling right now. Name it out loud.

2. Ask yourself: What part of this is fact? What part is feeling?

3. Write down one action you can take that is grounded in truth, not just emotion.

4. Pause, breathe, and remind yourself that feelings are guides, not judges.

Inviting God In:

When emotions feel overwhelming, invite God into the moment. Scripture says: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Philippians 4:6, NIV). Bring your feelings to Him, ask for perspective, and let His truth help you respond wisely rather than react impulsively.

Let’s Connect:

We all have moments when feelings feel like facts. How do you remind yourself to separate the two? Share in the comments or reach out via my website—I’d love to hear how you practice clarity in the middle of strong emotions.

I’ll see you tomorrow for Soulful Saturday.