Tears In A Bottle

Did you know that God collects our tears?

"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." - Psalm 56:8

I am blown away that He not only collects them, but keeps them in a bottle. My bottle alone has got to be HUGE! And then to think that EACH AND EVERY ONE....IS RECORDED IN A BOOK!!!!!!!!!

Each tear. Each and every tear. Can one comprehend how many tears we cry in a life time? I've been taken aback by this verse tonight because I just got through shedding some heavy duty tears for the past hour. I can't even imagine how many there were. And that was just an hour.

It seems as if I have a lot of them lately. To know that He loves me enough, that it is this personal for Him to record it in a book is mind boggling.

Then I look at my children.

Their tears. These tears can literally stop me in my tracks. My heart seems to have the capacity to break in two when I see them flowing. I am beginning to be able to relate this to my Heavenly Father. His heart has to break when He sees mine sliding down my cheeks. And this verse says He takes each of them and puts them in a bottle and records them.

Lately, I find myself dealing with anxiety more than I have ever. I know this is from the enemy, but it is still hard to face in than moment. In the middle of these attacks I am finding it harder and harder to gain some control over my tears. Psalm 56:8 is a tangible way for me to find my way out. Already tonight I find myself breathing easier and filling up with joy.

Thank you, Father, for taking care of each tear drop. Focusing on this tonight has made my heart understand your love for me on a deeper level even more. I am not alone.