Today’s P & W thought: God sees every tear we cry You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. ~ Psalm 56:8 It is so touching seeing someone’s tears being wiped away by a loving parent, relative, or friend. That interaction is so precious. Maybe it’s seeing the concern and care taken to collect each and every tear. Maybe it’s knowing someone else cares so much about you they will gladly wipe away your tears that stirs my heart. Whatever the reason, it’s an emotional scene for sure. For those of us going through hard situations, tough physical challenges, health problems or tight finances, tears can be a regular occurrence. When I read the above passage, the tenderness expressed by David made me shed some tears. For every tear you have or will shed God has made promises for you. Only He knows those times you have cried uncontrollably while no one was looking. Only He knows the prayers you have cried out to Him. Only He knows your heart and only He knows the ANSWERS! After seeing our last visitor just a few minutes ago [at 2350hrs] I came upstairs thinking would I make it before midnight? I was very conscious that I hadn’t written Monday’s devotional because i was blessed with visitors throughout the day. thank you Lord for that. As I was thinking what to write, this song came to mind - He Knows My Name by Maranatha Singers. It is one song that always makes me cry when I sing it - I feel The presence. The love. The reassurance of who my God is. And that He knows me personally. He knows my thoughts and sees each tear that falls… please take a moment to read the lyrics here below. I have a Maker He formed my heart Before even time began My life was in his hands He knows my name He knows my every thought He sees each tear that falls and He hears me when I call I have a Father He calls me His own Hell never leave me No matter where I go He knows my name He knows my every thought He sees each tear that falls and He hears me when I call To me, this is a reminder that God sees every one of our tears; He collects them so not one will be forgotten or missed. Essentially, God is saying He grieves right alongside us. When we are hurting and sad, He is hurting and sad. When we are happy, He is happy. He is the truest friend we’ll ever have. Wow, what a loving picture of God’s affection toward us. It encourages me greatly to know that God cares that much about me to collect my tears in His bottle! Know that whatever you are going through God does see you and mourns along with you. Let your tears fall onto His hands; He cares so much about you (1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you). Let us pray my dear friend: Dear God, Your love and compassion touches me greatly. My soul takes comfort in knowing you collect each and every one of my tears. Thank you for never letting me go through something alone. Amen. Have a Meaningful Monday my good friend … Maranatha! Music
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:27:54 +0000
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