Those Who Sow In Tears

Today is a sad day. My heart feels very heavy. I am sad because I just learned that a man I've worked with in the past just lost his son to suicide. He was 18 years old and I suppose he felt desperate and alone. How horribly sad, especially for someone who had access to the Father. Sometimes I just don't understand how Satan can get such a hold on us.

And I am sad because today a very strong woman that I haven't even had the privilege to meet, will deliver a child. . .a little girl whom she loves immensely but may only get to hold for a few hours before she dies. Sometimes I just don't understand how the Lord works.

It all makes my suffering pale in comparison to what these believers have to endure. Although I know our pain has been real and legitimate, knowing that there are others walking down even darker paths puts it all in perspective. I do not want to belittle my pain but I also do not want to get so wrapped up in it that I forget that I am not alone in my suffering. . .become so self-centered that I can't see beyond my present circumstance. There are so many saints that have gone before us and that are going now into realms of suffering that I cannot even imagine. If they can endure these things. . .if Christ can endure the cross. . .then I too can stand whatever test or trial is given to me. We all have power in the name of Jesus to withstand anything.

"Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy” (Psalm 126:5).

I read this verse in the Word today. I am believing for my brother and sister who are burdened today, that the tears they sow into the Kingdom of God will reap songs of joy for them and for others. I am believing today for myself and for Dave that the tears we sow will reap songs of joy for us and for those around us as we continue to point our suffering to the glory of God.