But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 1:22

“Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.” -Genesis‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭

“And [Peter] went out and wept bitterly.” -Luke‬ ‭22:62‬ ‭

“Then [Joseph] fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck.” -Genesis‬ ‭45:14‬ ‭

“They buried Abner at Hebron. And the king [David] lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.” -2 Samuel‬ ‭3:32‬ ‭

“Then Joseph fell on his father’s face and wept over him and kissed him.”-Genesis‬ ‭50:1‬ ‭

“But Esau ran to meet [Jacob] and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.” -Genesis‬ ‭33:4‬ ‭

“And [Joseph] wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.” -Genesis‬ ‭45:2‬ ‭

“Jesus wept.”-John‬ ‭11:35‬ ‭

Friendly reminder the the Bible is full of men crying, including Jesus, and that there is no biblical precedent for the idea that it’s unmasculine to express your emotions.

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Grant Castleberry

‭‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭31‬

"Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you today with a humble heart, thanking you for all it is that you are to me. God, I pray that you calm my heart, steady my mind and help me be able to focus on You and the good things you have for me. Lord, if there's anything or anyone hindering or delaying your purpose for my life, I give you authority to remove them. Please pour peace over me when you do this and may I not go back to the place you pulled me out of, in Jesus name."

You are not the bad decisions you did in your past. You are not the same person you were. The good that God started in you, He will also finish. He is constantly changing your heart and He will use you for His glory every time you allow Him to. Praise Him, because He is good even when you aren’t. Sing to Him, because His love for you will never stop. Run to Him, because He is the only one who can save you from yourself.

— Oscar Wilde