"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." Psalm 56:8 NLT I went to a counseling session feeling burdened and heavy-laden. The counselor invited me to unload everything. "Lay it on me," she said. I was distressed and depressed but not used to being open with people. I feel they cannot handle it when I am not okay nor can they help me. Gratefully, God made people with the gift of compassion and they are in our life to be supportive. However, I am not used to that kind of open response, inviting me to unpack all my baggage and not hold back. It was a breath of fresh air and a welcome response to know that was a safe place to be real and honest about what was on my heart. This made me think about how God invites us to lay it all on Him—the good, the bad, and the ugly—and not hold back. He can handle it—all of it. Remember, God made our emotions. He isn't afraid of any of them nor can we hide from Him. He knows all and wants us to be real with Him. He is aware when we are hurting and He wants to help. We have to first admit that we are in pain and seek Him for solutions. |
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