Many Christians have been taught, directly or indirectly, that strong emotions are a problem for believers. Sadness should be hidden. Anger should be swallowed. Fear should be rebuked. But the Bible does not treat emotions as enemies. Scripture gives us language for grief, joy, anger, longing, fear, peace, shame, hope, and sorrow. The Psalms are full of honest prayers from a person who loved God and still felt deeply. Jesus Himself wept, felt compassion, showed righteous ange