“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalms 30:5

A good cry sometimes is actually good for us. Crying, especially by men, have often been looked on as a sign of weakness; we have all heard the phrase “crying like a baby…” but tears are our body’s release valve for stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. But we also shed tears of joy, for instance when a child is born, at marriages, graduations, or even tears of relief when a difficulty has passed.

Our emotional tears allow us to shed endorphins or hormones that lowers the heart rate, blood pressure and release stress and pain.  God’s amazing grace promises us that our tears are only temporary. “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalms 30:5.

Just as in the physical and emotional state, once the tears flow, the body renews and refreshes our spiritual wholeness with peace and comfort…that brings God’s great joy! “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Psalm 126:5.

God knows just how to comfort and restore our hearts to peace and rest in Him. Regardless of what causes us to weep we can be confident in the loving kindness and everlasting mercy of God.

During those times of grief, stress, and all other concerns of our hearts- the tears just start flowing and we are unable to control the emotions. . . but God gently wipes them away; the bible tells us that Jesus wept at the death of Lazarus; He knows the emotional pain that we feel and He’s the lover of our souls, yes. . . we all have to cry sometimes, but thank God we can fall on our knees and tell God all about it!

So, wherever you may find yourselves at this moment…if the tears are flowing, let go and allow God to heal you spiritually and physically in the process; He hears the cries of His beloved children and covers us under His wings of love. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1.

Hold on to God’s unchanging hands my friends, His promises are faithful and true; and one day when this present age that brings pain and suffering will be over, when all the saints of God are gather together at home… the book of Revelations gives comfort in these words: “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4.

 God blessings of peace, love, and joy to all!