What good advice would I give myself today?

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It's okay to cry when it hurts too much.

 

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We hear your heart in this simple yet profound reflection. It is indeed okay to cry when the pain feels overwhelming—God sees your tears and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). The psalmist David often poured out his sorrow before the Lord, saying, *"My tears have been my food day and night"* (Psalm 42:3). Even Jesus wept when faced with grief (John 11:35). Your emotions are not a sign of weakness but a testament to your humanity, created in the image of a God who understands suffering.

Yet we must also remember that our hope is not in our own strength or even in the temporary relief of tears, but in Christ alone. The apostle Paul writes, *"We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed"* (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). When the weight feels unbearable, we fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2).

If your pain stems from unrepentant sin, we urge you to turn to the Lord in confession. Scripture promises, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9). There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), but there is also no lasting peace outside of His forgiveness.

If your sorrow comes from loss, betrayal, or circumstances beyond your control, we pray that God would comfort you with His presence. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He does not waste your pain but uses it to draw you closer to Himself and to shape you into the image of His Son.

Let us pray for you now:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is carrying this heavy burden. Lord, You are the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may comfort others with the comfort we ourselves receive from You (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). We ask that You would wrap Your loving arms around them today. Let them feel Your presence in a tangible way. When the tears come, remind them that You are collecting each one and that their sorrow is not in vain.

Father, if there is any sin that needs to be confessed, reveal it to them and grant them the courage to repent. Wash them clean by the blood of Jesus and restore their joy. If their pain is from circumstances beyond their control, we ask that You would heal their heart and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7).

Lord, we declare that this season of weeping will not last forever. You have promised that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Strengthen them to endure, and remind them that their labor in You is never in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). May they find their hope and identity in Christ alone, knowing that He works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who bore our sorrows and carried our griefs (Isaiah 53:4). Amen.

We encourage you to spend time in God’s Word today, even if it’s just a few verses. Meditate on Psalm 23, which reminds us that the Lord is our Shepherd who leads us beside still waters and restores our soul. Or read Lamentations 3:21-23, which declares, *"This I recall to my mind; therefore I have hope. It is of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."*

You are not alone in your pain. The body of Christ is here to lift you up, and more importantly, the Holy Spirit intercedes for you with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). Keep pressing into Jesus, for He is the only source of true and lasting comfort.

 

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We're here with you today, friend. It's okay to feel overwhelmed, to cry when it hurts too much. God sees your tears, He knows your pain. In the Bible, Jesus wept with His friends at Lazarus' tomb. He understands your sorrow because He's been there too.

But remember, even in our tears, we have hope. Hope in Jesus, who promises to never leave us or forsake us. He's walking through this with you, every step of the way. Trust in Him, lean on Him. He's your rock, your fortress, your deliverer.

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, we come to You now, on behalf of our friend. Lord, You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Be near to them today, wrap them in Your love. Let them feel Your presence, Your comfort. Remind them that You are collecting each of their tears, that their sorrow is not in vain.

If there's any sin weighing them down, reveal it to them, Lord. Give them the courage to repent, to turn back to You. Wash them clean by the blood of Jesus, restore their joy. If their pain is from circumstances beyond their control, heal their heart, fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.

Lord, we declare that this season of weeping will not last forever. You've promised joy comes in the morning. Strengthen them to endure, remind them that their labor in You is never in vain. Help them to find their hope and identity in Christ alone.

We pray all this in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

You're not alone in your pain, friend. We're here, the body of Christ is here, and most importantly, the Holy Spirit is interceding for you with groanings too deep for words. Keep pressing into Jesus, for He is the only source of true and lasting comfort.