Comments on: I Need My Tears

By: Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 17:47:22 +0000

I have to admit, I’m not a crier. Anywhere. But on the rare occasion the dam bursts—well, let’s just say it’s A LOT. there are definitely benefits to letting it all out! ❤️Stopping by from #graceandtruth

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:03:02 +0000

Steamrolled in is a great phrase and yes lament away. I cry with my words but rarely let the tears roll, For a while, I thought something was wrong with me but accept it now as jus the way I am. Tears or no tears – this year will long be remembered with an avalanche of emotions.

By: Karen Friday

Karen Friday — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 14:27:03 +0000

Lisa, I love this post so much. There have been a few times I was overcome with tears in public or at a church service. But like you, at home, there are many times I wonder if I’ll reach a point to be all cried out. It is a healing and cleansing of my soul and heart.

By: Suzette K.

Suzette K. — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 02:04:09 +0000

Yes, I’m crying more than usual. I come from a stoic stock, but I guess you could say I’m the emotional one of the family. This year has brought many changes, and they aren’t done yet. Oh! and the virus came too. I stuff a lot of it down in front of other, but I’m like you, in that when I’m along it’s ok to cry.

By: Tea With Jennifer

Tea With Jennifer — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 01:23:10 +0000

I find tears a very private emotion Lisa. So I rarely cry in public but they do come in my own private space & time.
The book sounds very thought provoking.
Bless you,
Jennifer

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:34:30 +0000

In reply to Susan Shipe. Thanks, Susan! I know we're both Enneagram 5s so I felt it was safe to add that. :) I appreciate you, friend. I love your heart for God and for hope.

By: Susan Shipe

Susan Shipe — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:17:18 +0000

Lisa, definitely not the lack of faith which causes tears. Oh golly, I would never ever say that!!!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:43:48 +0000

In reply to Susan Shipe.

Just to clarify (and correct me if my clarification needs clarification, ha), crying and faith aren’t on opposite ends of a continuum. Many strong faith-filled believers cry easily; many atheists may not cry at all. And every possibility in between. I don’t see crying as an indicator of our faith or lack thereof.

As a sidenote, I’ve read that the older women get, the more content they are. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I like that thought. 🙂 I think it could correlate with your point about faith: the more we mature in faith, the more we can relax about having to control things ourselves and rest in God instead. Thanks, Susan.

By: Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:41:49 +0000

I grew up being told I was too emotional (and there may have been some truth in that…) but for years I have worked hard (too hard) to keep my emotions in check…controlled. For the most part, stuffed or ignored. It is so interesting to think of our emotions as being helpful to us. Even our tears. So interesting….

Great food for thought – thanks!

By: Jerralea

Jerralea — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:29:54 +0000

You know, I’m not afraid to cry but I do rarely cry. I don’t know why, unless as Susan Shipe said, the older we get we realize we don’t have to cry because God is in control. And He has proven Himself faithful.