There seems to be a lot to cry about these days. The world is filled with an abundance of tears. We cry because we’re troubled, anxious, physically in pain or emotionally suffering. Tears can be a blessed relief when we’re going through difficult times. God has collected those tears and knows the sadness we experience. Jesus wept when He discovered that His dear friend had passed away. I’m willing to guess that He cried for many reasons = the fate of the world, the sin that spread like wildfire across the land, the poverty, the loss of freedom, the fear of death. He is our brother and has experienced everything we do as we trudge through this life. Tears can bring us relief, but when they seem to cause us to give up in despair, they aren’t really doing us much good.

These words, written several years ago, are appropriate today as much as they were then. Even when it seems that all hope is lost, our tears are a signal that we need to get back in touch with our Creator. He will send His angels to watch over us. He will give us the will to carry on. He gives us the hope for a perfect existence with Him in eternity. He heals our suffering and infirmities when we ask Him and He relieves all sadness in time of loss.

“TEARS,” BY KATHY BOECHER©

A mixture of saline and water which appears during a specific episode.
Tears act as a cleanser. They can come at the most unpredictable times.
When your heart is aching over a lost love.
When you’ve shared angry words with a friend or spouse.
When a loved one departs this temporary life.
When you feel alone, betrayed, hopeless.
When there are no words to express what is in the heart.
God give us these little droplets to renew us – to release the sadness –
To wash away anger, frustration, grief, loss.
No matter when they come gushing out or merely trickle.
They are tears.
Tears give us new strength and power.
Every time I cry, I feel as though the flood gates have opened.
Once the cry is over there is true sense of relief.
Thank you, Lord, for tears. Help me to know that they are a good thing.
Keep me from being embarrassed or ashamed when my tears fall.
Remind me of the tears shed at your death.
Assure me that through your resurrection and ascension, I will see you.
My tears of sorrow will turn to tears of joy when I enter heaven.
After that time there will be no more tears.