Signs That You Are A Christian Empath

Published October 27, 2023

Have you ever been accused of being too sensitive? Do other people’s emotions affect you like it’s your own? You might be an empath if you answered yes to all these. But is it possible to be both a Christian and an empath?

Yes, it is very much possible. But for some, being an empath and an active Christian can be difficult. Many people still don’t understand empathic abilities. We grew up taught that “supernatural” powers did not come from God. As such, Christian empaths usually have difficulty fitting in and gaining acceptance from the community.

But there is nothing wrong with having empathic abilities. Contrary to popular belief, it is a gift from God. It’s His way of letting you help others get closer to him. It’s a precious gift that you should use as God intended it to be.

Unique Traits of Empaths

According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, genetic factors account for approximately 10% of the variation in empathy between individuals. This means that, as an empath, you are unique and special, as not everyone has your gift. But what sets you apart from others are these unique traits:

Sensitive to People’s Emotions

One of the most common comments empaths receive is that they are too sensitive. True enough, you might be very much in tune with other people’s emotions. You feel elated when they are happy and suffer with them through their grief. This helps you easily anticipate their needs.

Peacemaker

You hate chaos and arguments more than anything else. Fights and shoutings quickly upset you; you tend to be the peacemaker in a group.

Compassionate

Putting yourself in their shoes is much easier because you quickly feel what other people think. This helps you to understand them better and be more compassionate for them.

Hates Negativity

Empaths tend to absorb other people’s emotions. This includes negative ones. And when you’re flooded with negative emotions, it can drain the life out of you. This is why empaths feel they have to bring positivity to any room they’re in.

Feels Uncomfortable in Large Crowds

Large crowds can be very overwhelming for you. This is why you avoid public places like malls and theaters. Concerts are not your cup of tea, mainly because of the crowd and loud sound.

Highly Intuitive

Is your “gut feel” accurate most of the time? An empath’s intuition is highly developed. As such, you have a knack for reading into situations even before it’s revealed to you.

Low Pain Tolerance

Empaths may have a high emotional quotient, but physical pain can be intolerable. A simple cut or small bruise may not matter much to a non-empath, but it can feel excruciating.

Easily Detects Lies

Lying to an empath won’t be easy because they can easily read into other people’s emotions. You can see through people’s words, and your intuition usually tells you whether they lie.

Avoid Negative Media Images

Morbid and pessimistic images affect you much more than other people. You usually get very emotional over a photo of a mother and a child or a homeless person shivering on a cold pavement.

Attracts Narcissists

Narcissists tend to navigate towards you. At the same time, you may find yourself feeding into their need for constant validation. This is why, most of the time, empaths are mistaken as pushovers and suckups.

A Good Listener

Empaths tend to form strong relationships because they are good listeners. It’s not in your nature to judge or condemn others. Instead, you understand where they’re coming from and empathize with them.