When You Cry...

I heard a great sermon today and the most profound statement that has resonated with me all day that states "When you cry out to a friend, that is called whining. But when you cry out to God, that is called worship. - Moses Herring, Sr." Selah, which mean stop, pause and think. This statement is something that is worth of Selah. We spend unproductive time telling our friends all about our worries, problems and concerns. I have said for years that the only person that really cares about your problems are you. This may seem like a hard, cold statement, but it is a reality. I only say this because your friends have issues of their own and if it came down to solving their own problems or expending energy on yours; They will surely choice their own. Crying, whining, to a friend will not end in a resolution to a deep rooted concern that seems to stop the flow of life. However, crying to God can. He has problem-solving power. Even if you are not a Christian that can relate to the previous thought, crying out simply should awaken something within you and recalibrate the strength that has become depleted over time and experiences that weaken our ability survive and cope. I encourage you to cry out. Crying does your spirit well and releases those things that may hold you fixated. But remember, everyone is not concerned about your cries. Cry out to the God of the universe or cry out to the god within you. When you cry you will find your power. And remember it's always appropriate to Selah.