Do you know it's okay to cry? It's not wrong! Studies have even shown many benefits to crying. Scientists have collected both reflex tears (crying from an onion) and emotional tears. When scientists analyzed the content of the tears, they found each type was very different. Reflex tears are generally found to be about 98 percent water, whereas several chemicals are commonly present in emotional tears. One of the chemicals is a protein called prolactin, which is also known to control breast milk production. Adrenocorticotropic hormones are also common and indicate high stress levels. The other chemical found in emotional tears is leucine-enkephalin, an endorphin that reduces pain and works to improve mood.
The Lord sees our tears. Not only does He sees them but it says that He bottles them (Psalms 56:8). If He is bottling them, it must mean that He values them. And if He values the tears, He values the one shedding them and the reason for them.
So, all of this to say....CRY; it's okay!!! We can be strong; we can stand for marriage...but STILL have a GOOD cry!
Josh and Serena
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