Affirmation of a lie only leads to further deception—and deeper bondage.
It might numb the shame.
It might offer a quick hit of soul relief.
But hours later, truth comes knocking… and the hangover begins.
Simply trying to verbally rescue people from shame or suffering isn’t the role of a Christian.
Our job isn’t to edit reality for comfort.
It’s to tell the truth—with love, with grace, and with an eye toward real freedom.
Because real transformation doesn’t begin with affirmation.
It begins with truth.
But not cold, detached truth—truth carried by grace.
Salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone opens the door.
It’s the Spirit who convicts.
It’s grace that leads to confession.
And it’s the kindness of God that empowers repentance.
We don’t climb our way into joy.
We’re led into it.
This is how joy is born.
Before there is real, lasting joy, there are tears.
Tears are the seeds.
Not because sadness is spiritual, but because honesty is.
Remorse.
Shame.
Conviction.
These aren’t enemies to avoid.
They’re signals—pointing us back to the One who carries our burden and rewrites our story.
They bring us fully and honestly to the end of ourselves—
To the revelation of our dependency.
To the reality of our union with Christ.
Transformation doesn’t happen when we hide from the truth.
It happens when we step into it—
Fully exposed, completely known, and deeply loved.
So sow your sorrow.
Water it with grace.
Let the Spirit do what only He can do.
Because in Christ, even your tears have purpose.
And joy is not just possible—it’s inevitable.