A child of God is not expected to be a stoic, for God's grace takes away a heart of stone. When we endure trials, we feel the pain. Do not ask to be made hard and callous, for this is not how grace works. Grace makes us strong to bear trials, but we still have to bear them. Grace gives us patience and submission, not stoicism. We feel, and we benefit by the feeling. ...
My dear friend, when grief presses you to the dust,
worship there!!
Remember David's words, "Pour out your heart." But do not stop there, finish the quotation. "Pour out your heart before Him." Turn your heart upside down, empty it, and let every drop run out. "Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us." (Ps. 62:8).
When you are bowed down beneath a heavy burden of sorrow, worship and adore God there. In full surrender to His divine will, say with Job, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him" (Job 13:15). This kind of worship subdues the will, arouses the affections, stirs the whole mind, and presents you to God in solemn consecration. This worship sweetens sorrow and takes away its sting.
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