Hurting

Pain can make you question yourself. You may wonder if you should be stronger by now, more resilient, more composed. But hurting is not a character flaw. It’s a response to something that mattered. God does not shame you for being affected. He meets you with gentleness. You don’t have to hide this part of yourself. You are allowed to be tender here. For now, let yourself breathe. God is near, even in this.