Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Praying Our Tears
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Nov 27, 2024 What do you do with your tears? This podcast explores the emotional depth of the Psalms, emphasizing that tears are a natural part of life and faith. Listeners learn to expect, invest, and pray their tears as pathways to healing. It delves into the power of gratitude and transformation through grief, highlighting how raw emotions can connect us with God's grace. Ultimately, the discussion reveals how embracing sorrow can lead to genuine joy and spiritual growth, transforming our understanding of both pain and praise.
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Praying Our Feelings
- The Psalms offer a third way to process feelings, beyond mere expression or suppression.
- They guide us to "pray our feelings," bringing raw emotions before God.
Tears are Inevitable
- Expect tears even while walking with God.
- The Psalmists experienced hardship without any indication of personal wrongdoing.
Prepare for Tears
- Expect tears to avoid double the heartache; crying over both the issue and the fact of crying.
- Accept tears as part of life’s journey.
