My friend was making a major change in her lifeshe was leaving her employer of 50 years for a new venture. She cried when she said her goodbyes. And as she did, she frequently said, Sorry about the tears.
Why do we sometimes feel the need to apologize for crying? Perhaps we look at tears as showing a weakness in our character or a vulnerability we dont like. Maybe were uncomfortable or think our tears are making others uncomfortable.
Our emotions, however, are God-given. Theyre a characteristic of our having been made in Gods image (Gen. 1:27). He grieves. In Genesis 6:6-7, He was sorrowful and angry about His peoples sin and the separation it caused between Him and them. Jesus, God in the flesh, joined His friends Mary and Martha in grieving over the loss of their brother Lazarus (John 11:28-44). He groaned in the spirit and was troubled (v.33). He wept (v.35). Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb (v.38). I doubt that He apologized.
Someday when we get to heaven, there will be no more sorrow or separation or pain, and God will wipe away every tear from our eyes (Rev. 21:4). In the meantime, the tears may flow. No apologies needed.
Good Morning Mayor... my did I need to read this today!!
What a wonderful realization that someday God is going to wipe away all of our tears!
Polly
Lovely words to hear this morning, Mr. Mayor! Appreciate you posting these devotions each day.