You have kept track of my every toss and turn through the sleepless nights, Each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book Psalm 56:8 Is this verse difficult to comprehend or believe? Could it really be true that God is aware of every tear that has trickled down our faces, as well as the circumstances behind each painful drop?

When people see you crying, it makes them uncomfortable. They will say, honey don’t cry! Thinking that those tears are causing more stress to my body and the best thing I could do is to take charge of my emotions. Some people quickly shut off the tears, feeling rather embarrassed. For many months after this encounter, I resisted the urge to cry.

My diet, exercise routine, and lifestyle had not changed, but something else had. In actuality, I was keeping my frustration and sadness bottled up and locked down tight. Even worse, I was not releasing any of it to God.

in Genesis revealed some amazing facts which showcased God’s grand design within human tears. While the most obvious function of tears is to lubricate your eyes, this is only one of many purposes instilled by our Creator.

These drops of water would accomplish more than just the physical task of sustaining and maintaining the health of the eyes. They would provide healing to the heart. Not All Tears are Created Equal Scientists have discovered that God did not design all tears alike. While they are all secreted by a network of glands, sacs and ducts, their specific purposes are different. Reflex tears clean away harmful debris from your eyes such as dust, smoke, foreign bodies or strong fumes, whereas basal tears act as an essential shield against dryness, protecting your cornea from damage.

Answers in Genesis explains “Suppressing tears increases stress levels, and contributes to diseases aggravated by stress, such as high blood pressure, heart problems and peptic ulcers.” Repressive coping, which includes holding back our tears can lead to anxiety, depression, and a compromised immune system.

John 11:35 Jesus friend Lazarus had died and although he knew he could raise his friend back to life, he invariably understood the emotional turmoil that death brings to mankind. Jesus also wept over Jerusalem He knew that God’s holy city, temple, and its people would experience great destruction and bloodshed. Not one stone would be left upon another because the people did not recognize the coming of their Messiah. Jesus understood deep sadness. He understood political and global turmoil. He understood sin, betrayal, injustice suffering, and death.

Revelation 21:3-5 declares that God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. One day there will be no mourning, crying, or pain. The former things shall pass away. Until then we must live in this broken world where tears will flow like streams of living water. But take heart beloved one, because in the future, all those tears will turn to joy. Do you believe it? I pray you do! Lord Jesus, thank you for the miraculous gift of tears, which bring healing to our body and soul. May each drop remind us of your lovingkindness, and the promise of eternal happiness and restoration.

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