Holding It In Makes You Sick: The Hidden Cost

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  Many of us grow up learning to “be strong,” “push through,” or “keep it together.” But what we rarely talk about is the weight that comes with carrying emotions we never release. Anger. Bitterness. Jealousy. Resentment. Unforgiveness. Hidden hurt. Silent disappointment. These emotions don’t stay neatly tucked away in the heart. The body feels them. The mind reacts to them. And the soul holds them like unspoken stories. The Body Keeps the Score When we bottle up hard emotions, the body shifts into a subtle form of stress response. Even if we smile on the outside, our inside is tightening, guarding, bracing. Over time, suppressed emotions can contribute to: Chronic tension Anxiety and irritability Fatigue and sleep issues High blood pressure Weakened immune system Digestive issues Emotional numbness or shutdown What stays unspoken becomes stored. And what stays stored eventually surfaces — often through the body. Spiritual Truth: God Never Designed Us to...

The Weight Of The BackPack Called Life

 


*This message was inspired by Pastor Rodrigo Varela of the Soul Winners Group.

Every one of us is walking around with a backpack called life — filled with memories, both good and painful.

We’re all carrying something.
Life is like a backpack we never take off — lessons, and experiences. Some of those things are good: moments of joy, family, accomplishments. But others? They weigh us down: pain, trauma, unforgiveness, bitterness, mistakes. 

But here's the truth:
If you don’t remove the trauma, anger, unforgiveness, sin, and everything that weighs you down, you won’t have room for the Holy Spirit

God doesn’t dwell where darkness remains. 

God wants to dwell in you, but He doesn’t share space with darkness.

The Church Is Your Friend

The church isn't here to judge you — it’s here to tell you the truth and guide you to freedom.
Don’t carry your pain in silence.
Lay your burdens at the feet of Jesus.

Church exists to help you grow, not to shame you. A true friend tells you the truth. We’re not meant to carry these burdens forever. Give them to God. Lay them down. That’s where healing begins.

What’s Sneaking Into Your Life?

A lot of young people are learning witchcraft, spells, astrology, tarot, and “manifesting” trends online. It looks harmless — but it’s a trap. It’s opening doors for demonic influence.

Youth today are being misled online 
It’s not “just vibes” or “just for fun.”

What seems trendy or harmless is actually dangerous.
That sleep paralysis you laugh about in memes? It's real spiritual warfare.

Be Set Apart

If you’re really about this life — about change, about God — look the part.
We’re calling on every youth to dress with intention.

Let’s build a culture of honor, boldness, and discipline. 

Final Word

You can't have freedom if you're still friends with what keeps you bound.
The world may normalize darkness, but we shine light.
Be different.
Be free.
Be filled.

Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

 Affirmation

I release the weight of my past and give my burdens to God. My life is a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, and I choose light, freedom, and truth over darkness.

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