It's funny that sometimes girls are criticized for being over-emotional, or that we cry about everything. I feel like lately, I am that over-emotional basketcase. Everything that I do seems to make me cry or think to in some way or another. My feelings get hurt, I don't make the grades I want, I have to say goodbye to my family, something. Everything. Makes me cry.
But then again, I can't help but be encouraged in my Father. I mean think about it. One of the simplest verses of all time is one where I find the most encouragement:
"Jesus wept." John 11:35
Think about this. Seriously.
Jesus. The perfect son of God. The one who died for our sins. The greatest man to have ever walk the Earth...wept.
He didn't just cry. He wept. Meaning He cried uncontrollably.
So, what does this mean for us?
It means that we serve a God who understands. A God who has been there. A God who cares.
Never apologize for your tears. Never think that no one cares. Never think that you are alone. Because the reality of it is, when you cry, or better yet when you weep, you are in company of the greatest gift ever given.
Find comfort in that when comfort is lost.
oh gosh. i am right here with you on this. i've been feeling like this a lot too, and seeing it this way really helps a whole lot! thank you so much :)
ReplyDeleteHaley my dear! You are so welcome...this is something that really has been on my heart lately and I am so glad to know that you can relate! I really want to see you soon...let's plan that please =)
ReplyDeleteI love your heart Hannah. Thanks for this post. I had a little crying fit today (over something silly, but I think it was just the straw that broke the camels back) Anywho... I love the way you worded this.
ReplyDeleteThanks and I love you!
Rebekah