Where did I get the idea that I have to be strong, I can’t show emotion, I need to keep my feelings to myself? Where did I get the idea that I shouldn’t cry, I shouldn’t show my true self, I shouldn’t let my guard down?
But, slowly, I’m learning…
It’s okay to be weak, for there is a strength in the weakness.
It’s okay to be sad, for there is a joy in the sadness.
It’s okay to be confused, for there is a clarity in the confusion.
It’s okay to be uncertain, for there is a wisdom in the uncertainty.
It’s okay to be angry, for there is a passion in the anger.
It’s okay to be silent, for Someone’s speaking in the silence.
It’s okay to have conflict, for there is a restoration in the struggle.
For isn’t this what Jesus said?
You’re blessed when you’re poor, for then God takes over.
You’re blessed when you mourn, for then God embraces.
You’re blessed when you weep, for laughter will come.
You’re blessed when you’re meek, for there is gain in contentment.
You’re blessed when you’re empty, for then God can fill you.
You’re blessed when you’re merciful, for it comes back to you.
You’re blessed when God is in you, for then you can see God outside of you as well.
You’re blessed when you’re a peacemaker, for then you’re being like God.
You’re blessed when bad things happen to you, for then God is right by your side.
I certainly haven’t accepted all of this yet in my life. I still don’t like the negative. I still don’t like strong emotions. It’s hard to give up the façade of being in control. But, think of how much more peaceful, satisfying, and liberating life would be if I would learn to be okay with these things. Stop fighting the difficult, but figure out how to face it favorably, and free fall into faith.
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