Sometimes you have to cry in private – Pastor Guillermo Jiménez

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO CRY IN PRIVATE

Then Joseph hurried from the room because he was overcome with emotion for his brother. He went into his private room, where he broke down and wept. After washing his face, he came back out, keeping himself under control. Then he ordered, “Bring out the food!” (Gen 43: 30-31 NTV)

Occasions will come in which you will need to cry privately and then continue with your responsibilities.

Times will come when not everyone will understand your pain. Go and cry privately, wash your face and then continue your daily work.

There will be times when the leader cannot afford to cry in public and discourage those who depend on him. The pastor should encourage his flock. The father should encourage his children, etc.

The husband gives security to the wife when after crying together he regains his composure, refocuses the vision for the family, and then says: “Let’s move forward. Everything will be fine.”

After washing his face, he came back out, keeping himself under control. Then he ordered, “Bring out the food! (Gen 43: 30-31 NLT)

Think about it:

In what way do you think you would affect other people if you lost control of your emotions?
How do you believe crying privately would help you?
What benefits are there in knowing how to control your emotions?