Going Through the eMotions: Sadness

Going Through the eMotions - Dads, Grads, and Sads

Sadness is one of those emotions that we usually think of as negative. Is it? God has a purpose for sadness in our lives. As we look into His Word and pray for wisdom, we might even understand why some parents cry at graduation ceremonies.

Psalm 69:3 (NLT)  I am exhausted from crying for help; my throat is parched. My eyes are swollen with weeping, waiting for my God to help me.

Revelation 21:3-4 (NLT) 3  I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4  He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

Five Important Realities Learned in Rites of Initiation

1. Life is HARD.
2. You are not that IMPORTANT.
3. Your life is not about YOU.
4. You are not in CONTROL.
5. You are going to DIE.