extracted from http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/hiding-my-tears-2012-05/
"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
56:8b (NLT)
For years I kept my tears far from the eyes of anyone else. I simply
refused to cry in front of anyone. However, someone else wanted to store my tears! And in a
far better place than the corners of my heart. Isn't it amazing to
think each droplet we've shed over our years of experiences has been collected in a precious bottle? Held
near and dear to our Father's heart.
God doesn't laugh when we cry. He doesn't tell us to toughen
up or turn the page on our tears like they don't exist. Instead, He
picks us up on His lap and wraps us in His loving arms as we pour out
our hearts to Him. Our Lord loves for us to let Him in on our deepest
felt emotions.
I wonder what might cause your tears to flow right now—unanswered
prayers ... unmet promises ... uncertainties of life—they are seen and
saved by the One who comforts and cares for your every need.
Whatever is holding you back, may I encourage you? Open the floodgate
of your heart and release your tears, sit quietly with the Lord and
listen. Journal. Or take a walk and give your tears to Him. His arms are
open and He is waiting for you to come to Him.
Power Verses:
"Praise be to
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...who comforts us in all our
troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort
we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
"Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62: (NIV)
"Dear Lord, thank You that You created me with tear ducts and all.
Keep me from hiding my emotions and my fear.
Grant me the courage to cry, knowing that You will be there to comfort
and console my heart in all of life's circumstances. Your love never
fails and I am so very grateful. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
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