No, O people, the LORD has already told you what is good, and this is what he requires: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 --------------------------------------- I haven’t really had very many big cries in my life. When I was very young I would cry from harsh discipline. I was relatively young when I cried at my dad’s death and likewise, cried when I said 'see you later' when mom went to heaven. When I’m going through a lot of tough, stressful stuff and long hours, I find I can tear up easily when something softens my heart. I hurt inside when I think of all the tears shed all around the world. Tearsof grief and loss. Tears of sorrow and anguish. Tears of pain and hurt. Tears of anger and fear. Tears of depression and despair. Tears of loneliness. Tears of sadness. Tears of unbearable heartache. One day, it’s all going to be different. One glorious new day. 'God will wipe away all their tears.' (Rev. 7:17). What a day of rejoicing that will be. No more tears!
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love. ~Washington Irving