Sarah, this blessed me so much. For the last 5 years I have felt like I was crying almost daily over so many things. I've been walking through a lot with my children and it has just broken me. The Lord has met me in my grief, but I have been so frustrated by how readily I come to tears over so many things. I have always hated crying. It makes me feel helpless to control my emotions, and it seems the harder I try to stop the tears the more they come. This little article you wrote just reframed my whole perspective. It never occurred to me that it was related to the Holy Spirit. Thank you.
thank you, Melinda. I totally get this. We (I) have this weird thing that it is somehow not dignified to cry in public...but what if it's just a sign of the Presence of Jesus on us. You have borne a lot it seems, Melinda. I don't know why things are so hard esp when it comes to our kids. But it just pierces us.
Beautiful writing and. wise insights that touch me deeply. I am one who avoids pain at all costs, and your words challenge me to consider that perhaps I am missing out on an important connection with God when I run from sorrow or pain. Thank you, friend!
Sarah, I can relate so much with this article. I feel as if I am always on the edge of tears. Sometimes I am shocked when I feel the tears come. Yesterday at the small church I attend our tiny group of kids returned from church camp. Of the eight, seven of them had gave their hearts to Jesus and had been baptized at camp. As the worship music began all 8 went to the alter and knelt together in worship. It was powerful and tender and I could not hold back tears. I also find myself tearful over all that is going on in our world. How do we cope on a daily basis? Maybe the tears are the valve that releases some of the pressure? As a child I was conditioned not to cry. I now understand that tears are part of us and absolutely normal and necessary. I thank God for the gift of being able to cry. And when I cannot stop the tears I offer them as sacrifice to the Lord, knowing that He feels the emotions just as I do. Thank you for this beautiful essay. I always look forward to reading your posts.
Sarah, this blessed me so much. For the last 5 years I have felt like I was crying almost daily over so many things. I've been walking through a lot with my children and it has just broken me. The Lord has met me in my grief, but I have been so frustrated by how readily I come to tears over so many things. I have always hated crying. It makes me feel helpless to control my emotions, and it seems the harder I try to stop the tears the more they come. This little article you wrote just reframed my whole perspective. It never occurred to me that it was related to the Holy Spirit. Thank you.
thank you, Melinda. I totally get this. We (I) have this weird thing that it is somehow not dignified to cry in public...but what if it's just a sign of the Presence of Jesus on us. You have borne a lot it seems, Melinda. I don't know why things are so hard esp when it comes to our kids. But it just pierces us.
Beautiful writing and. wise insights that touch me deeply. I am one who avoids pain at all costs, and your words challenge me to consider that perhaps I am missing out on an important connection with God when I run from sorrow or pain. Thank you, friend!
Sarah, I can relate so much with this article. I feel as if I am always on the edge of tears. Sometimes I am shocked when I feel the tears come. Yesterday at the small church I attend our tiny group of kids returned from church camp. Of the eight, seven of them had gave their hearts to Jesus and had been baptized at camp. As the worship music began all 8 went to the alter and knelt together in worship. It was powerful and tender and I could not hold back tears. I also find myself tearful over all that is going on in our world. How do we cope on a daily basis? Maybe the tears are the valve that releases some of the pressure? As a child I was conditioned not to cry. I now understand that tears are part of us and absolutely normal and necessary. I thank God for the gift of being able to cry. And when I cannot stop the tears I offer them as sacrifice to the Lord, knowing that He feels the emotions just as I do. Thank you for this beautiful essay. I always look forward to reading your posts.