David (in the Psalms), Jesus, Paul, and Jeremiah to name a few often showed godly sorrow. Here's a short article by John Piper on the types of godly sorrow. Godly sorrow shouldn't be shied away from because it is a sign of God's spirit and presence in our lives, both over our own failings and the failings of those around us.
Read it here:
There is a Way to Be Happy, Even in Sadness, by John Piper
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