A time to weep, And a time to laugh; Ecclesiastes 3:4a
We continue our lessons of “times and seasons” through Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, and today, we will look at “weeping and laughter.”
It is okay for you to weep. Yes, it is. When things are difficult, it is acceptable for one to weep. When things are bad and you don’t know what to do, it’s normal to cry. Even when things go really well and beyond expectations, you are permitted to weep with a hint of delight. It wouldn’t be acceptable to weep in anguish indefinitely. Psalms 30:5 informs us that while crying may last all night, there is something that arrives in the morning: joy—a time to laugh.
It is your duty and responsibility to make that grieving friend laugh. Oh, absolutely. He/she may want to cry all morning, but as a friend, you should tell them that morning offers joy and laughter, which they should enjoy. This may not sit well with them first, but it must be done. You don’t want that friend to become depressed, would you? Be that warm ray of sunshine that, while bothersome at times, produces the nicest sun-kissed selfies.
Oh, and keep in mind that you may need to recognise when it is morning on your own. Learn to transition from a state of sorrow, suffering, and weeping to one in which they are no longer present and are replaced by laughter and joy. Decide to be full of laughing as you travel through life, and you will undoubtedly have the best memories. And a gentle reminder: God is with you all night and walks you into the morning of delight. Allow Him to hold your hand at all times, and your tears will never continue past the night.
God bless you.