Not So Hidden Grief

Ever heard a child cry in public?

Some are over tired or stimulated. Some have just been told they only have five more minutes on the playground. Some have had an accident and gotten hurt.

Adults were once children too.

But rather than finding healthy ways of regulating our emotions, we either push them aside or turn to unhelpful ways to get rid of the discomfort.

God cares about our emotions.

In fact, there is a whole book in the Bible called the Psalms, which are filled with songs and prayers that deal with difficult emotions. Jesus Himself prayed some of these prayers. In the Gospels, we see Jesus react to situations with strong emotions. The shortest verse in the Bible is 'Jesus wept'.

When it comes to out relationship with God, we don't need to keep our feelings hidden.

He is safe, and we can go to Him.