Stray Thoughts: Strength
Mark Peacock
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Body
I have to give myself permission because I’m a man, you know… and men are supposed to be strong Stay all buttoned up, don’t let the tears flow it’s not easy… when we’re told that it’s wrong But Jesus himself, as tough as they come no stronger man ever lived on this earth when faced with the death of his beloved friend He wept for all he was worth So I’ll take my signal about what’s right or wrong from He who just couldn’t lie when faced with a sadness and I just can’t move on I give myself full permission to cry View me as feeble, malign me as weak, judge me as a man who is flawed something or someone can matter so much it can bring tears to my eyes or to God’s Everyone goes, the young and the old be it family, neighbor, or friend God grant you the strength to have a good cry when something meaningful comes to an end