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The Common Path: A Lenten Journey of Spiritual Formation
Our culture tells us to mask our pain and move on. But the "Great Tradition" of the Church offers us something far more beautiful: The Gift of Holy Tears.
As we continue The Common Path Message Series, we are rediscovering that Jesus wasn't a "Man of Constant Victories" or "Endless Smiles." Scripture describes Him as a Man of Sorrows (Is. 53:3), one who offered up fervent cries and tears (Heb. 5:7).
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Three Ways God Uses Our Tears:
- 💧 Tears of Sorrow: Leading us to the joy of forgiveness.
- 💧 Tears of Compassion: Moving us toward a missional life for others.
- 💧 Tears of Lament: Meeting us in our deepest losses and heartbreaks.
The Beauty of the Broken 🍯
In the Japanese art of Kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired with gold, making the scars the most beautiful part of the vessel. In the same way, God’s grace doesn’t always erase our wounds—He redeems them. His power is made perfect in our weakness.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or a heart that feels "not okay," know this: God isn't in a hurry to fix you, He's in a hurry to be WITH you.
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