it's okay to cry.

"He did not go to see Saul again, though Samuel mourned for him." - 1 Samuel 15:35

When was the last time you spent tears to mourn over another's sin?
It seems that men in scripture who spent much time with God, who heard from God, who walked with God, tended to be pretty emotional people. David flooded his bed with tears. Paul had unceasing anguish in his heart. Moses sang. They rejoiced, they delighted, they mourned, they cried, they begged. These and others were emotionally invested in God's glory and God's kingdom. And so anything pertaining in some way to God's glory (either affirming it or ignoring it), pertained to them.

What is our spiritual condition that we have so little emotion reserved for God? It seems like for most people--even the relatively calm--emotions are usually triggered in connection with the things most important to them. So what's the deal with us?

I'm not suggesting that we need to heighten emotionality to enhance our spirituality. I'm merely concerned that, in some cases, complete lack of emotion may indicate complete lack of investment.

When was the last time you spent tears to mourn over another's sin?
When was the last time you spent tears over your own sin--and God's mercy?