Sad

Time and again, I have heard people say that I'm extremely hard to read, and that I have a very complex personality.

Only God knows how sad I have been feeling lately. By God's grace, I was able to block out this emotion and enjoy the beautiful day He has blessed me with this Labor Day. At the end of the day, however, the truth still kicks in, and the emotion is still there.

"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest." Psalm 55:6

"Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?" Psalm 56:8

I have always had a tough time expressing any type of emotion that would reveal my deepest feelings, mainly due to personality, upbringing, and preference. It's nice to see how others in the Bible have vocalized their intense feelings in such a way that would resonate with me.

My sadness prompts me to run to my Heavenly Father because He is the only One Who truly understands my thoughts and emotions. Plus, He has given us a great promise:

"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22

How do you respond to your sadness? Don't allow any negative emotions such as anger, bitterness, depression, etc., to kick in. Instead, "cry out" to God, like King David in the Bible did, and wait on the Lord as you claim His many promises. He alone can empower you to experience joy amid your sadness!