#Matthew 5:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Proverbs 17:22; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Isaiah 6; Psalm 32; 1 John 1:9#
Henry Schorr's main point is that Jesus says those who mourn are blessed, which seems counterintuitive, but joy comes to those who mourn in three ways: when God transforms their mourning into something good, when they mourn over the things that break God's heart and respond to it, and when they mourn over their own sin and repent. Henry shares a personal story of attending a funeral and reflecting on what people are really crying about, and how he wonders what breaks God's heart. He also shares a story of a woman named Mary who experienced immense pain and sadness but allowed God to transform her mourning into a life filled with hope and a desire to extend that hope to others. Henry emphasizes that joy comes to those who mourn, but it requires a response, such as trusting God, allowing Him to transform their mourning, and repenting of their sin. He encourages listeners to consider what breaks God's heart and to respond to it, and to repent of their own sin, promising that comfort and forgiveness will follow.