I'm learning it's okay to cry. I hate crying in front of people. As long as I can remember, I have not liked crying in front of others. I don't like feeling vulnerable or weak. I want to appear strong and capable even if I'm breaking on the inside.
But I'm learning it's okay to cry. In fact, I may even be turning into a Cry-er. I cry when I see a sappy commercial. I cry when I pray. I cry during church. I cry reading Scripture. I cry listening to music. I cry with friends. I cry alone.
I'm learning it's okay to cry. It's okay to be sad. It's okay to be "having a hard time." It's okay to hurt. Slowly, I'm learning.
And through this learning process, I'm finding a greater dependence on God. He will carry every burden, heal every hurt, and mend the broken heart. He brings us to the end of ourselves so that we learn to trust in Him completely. "He is infinite in wisdom, perfect in love, and He can be trusted with our lives."
-Paige
(Quote from Jerry Bridges, Trusting God Even When Life Hurts)
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