“I am weary with my groaning; All night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears.” (Psalms 6:6)
Pain can strike us in various forms—through the loss of a loved one, the sting of betrayal, relentless struggles, or the burdens of sin that weigh heavily on our hearts. Like King David, many of us have faced the bitter sorrow of betrayal, even from those we hold dear. It’s a universal truth that, no matter how resilient we are, we all encounter moments that bring us to our knees in tears. But how does God perceive our suffering and the tears we shed before Him?
“You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book?” (Psalms 56:8)
Our compassionate Heavenly Father is deeply aware of our pain. Each tear we shed is not lost but collected by Him. Imagine the heartache of a parent witnessing their child in distress; this reflects, even more profoundly, the love our Father in heaven has for us. He sent His Son, who carried our sorrows and interceded for us, shedding tears for our sins—not to condemn us, but to bring us joy through His victory over sin (Psalm 126:3).
Take comfort in knowing that God sees our struggles, hears our prayers, and collects our tears. If we place our trust in Him, we are assured of eternal freedom from our burdens.
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
“Our tears will turn to diamonds in His nail-scarred hands.”
“Diamonds are just coal that did well under pressure.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for understanding my heart, my sorrows, and my tears. Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice of Your Son, who paved the way for my deliverance from sin and sorrow in this world. I hold onto the hope You provide. Remind me that my tears are temporary and that You will wipe them away, bringing forth joy in their place. Empower me to walk in Your joy today, knowing a brighter day is coming. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
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