Reflect
Joy and sorrow often walk hand-in-hand. Grief doesn’t cancel out gladness. We might be tempted to ignore the pain, but in our sadness we can discover God’s grace. In fact, the deeper the pain, the more room joy has to root.
Pray
God of both tears and laughter,
Help me to honor both.
Let me not rush through sorrow or reject joy.
Let me live with both held tenderly in your hands.
Act
Let yourself feel today by giving yourself the opportunity to be human. Cry if you need to. Laugh if you can. Share your real emotions with someone who’s safe.
