I’m feeling disgusted
Feeling disgusted promotes avoidance of harmful substances, behaviors, or situations. Disgust helps protect against contamination (both physical and moral), ensuring safety and ethical boundaries. It encourages individuals to distance themselves from what is perceived as dangerous, immoral, or repulsive. Disgust helps maintain personal and social standards.
Disgust often arises when something feels repulsive, morally wrong, or deeply unsettling. It’s your body and mind signaling that something is in violation of your values, boundaries, or what feels right. While it can be a powerful emotion, disgust is meant to protect you from harmful or negative influences, but when unchecked, it can turn into judgment or contempt.
What You Might Be Feeling Right Now
You might feel physically repelled, like you want to distance yourself from the source of your disgust. It could be a moral reaction to something you consider wrong, or a visceral response to something that feels deeply uncomfortable. This feeling might also stir anger or frustration, especially if you feel powerless in the situation.
God’s Heart for You in Disgust
Romans 12:9
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."
God calls you to love with sincerity and to take a firm stand against evil, recognizing that disgust can help you discern what is harmful or wrong.
Matthew 7:3-5
"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?"
While it’s okay to feel disgust toward wrong actions, God calls us to deal with our own flaws and not become overly critical or judgmental toward others.
Psalm 97:10
"Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for He guards the lives of His faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked."
God’s desire is for us to have a righteous disgust for evil, knowing that He protects and delivers us from the harmful forces around us.
What You Can Do Right Now
- Reflect on what is causing the disgust. Is it an action, a person, or a situation that goes against your values? Naming it can help you understand why you’re feeling this way.
- Ask God for wisdom on how to respond. Disgust can be a call to action—whether it’s setting boundaries, confronting a wrong, or simply distancing yourself from harmful influences.
- Pray for a balanced perspective. While it’s important to reject evil, God calls us to love others, even those who may be involved in actions that disgust us.
- Take a step back to cool off before reacting. Let your disgust fuel righteous action, not anger or contempt.
- Engage in something that restores your peace, like reading scripture, taking a walk, or journaling. Resetting your mind can help you respond more thoughtfully.
A Prayer for This Moment
"Lord, I feel disgusted by what I’ve seen or experienced. It’s hard not to let this feeling take over my heart. Help me to stand firm against evil while responding with wisdom and grace. Show me how to protect my heart from becoming hardened or judgmental, and guide me in setting the right boundaries. Thank You for keeping me safe from harm and helping me to cling to what is good. Amen."