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Here, he describes God's response as tender and caring. God is depicted as counting David's every move and saving each of his tears. This beautifully depicts the Christian idea that God will ultimately redeem all suffering.
Do my tears matter to God? ›
In Psalm 56:8, God reminds us He is intimately concerned with every aspect of our lives. God doesn't judge whether our sorrow is "valid." But because of His compassion, He catches every tear that is shed. It doesn't matter how big or small, trivial or important, the sorrow might be.
What do tears mean spiritually? ›
It builds resolve. It gives vent to grief, guilt, anger, fear, and frustration, as well as joy and happiness. Our broken heart and contrite spirit cry. Our tender mercies cry. Sometimes when the Spirit touches on the crusty, hardened parts of our heart and we soften up – we cry as a result.
What does God say about tears? ›
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
What does God do with our tears? ›
But God does not merely collect tears. The tears of suffering humanity cause God to be “greatly disturbed” and “deeply moved.” They call God into action—to restore that which has been lost, to bind up the brokenhearted, to usher in a new creation in which every tear shall be wiped away.
What Bible verse says 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.
Who did God tell to stop crying? ›
15 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. 16 Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.
Are tears a form of prayer? ›
Tears are a powerful secret weapon in our arsenal of prayer. Through the Spirit, they propel us into genuine, selfless prayers on behalf of others and ourselves. The Holy Spirit understands those tears and conveys them to the Father. The Father, full of compassion, acts upon those prayers in His perfect will.
Does God cry when we cry? ›
Even before God became man, it's clear throughout the Old Testament that God feels sorrow, even weeps for the crushing blows of His people. Psalm 34:18 promises us that “the Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” How can you be close to someone who is brokenhearted and not feel their pain?
Are tears a gift from God? ›
According to the Fathers, tears are gratuitously given by God, and allow us to experience conversion by passing from contrition (penthos) into enlightenment. The gift of tears brings healing from the harm caused by sin, and leads us from sorrow to joy.
Other people in our lives may forget our pains and sorrows; however, God remembers them all and He keeps them in His memory forever. When David wrote eloquently that God collected all of his tears in a bottle, it means that God cares about each individual tear we cry, and He remembers the pain that causes our tears.
Can the Holy Spirit make you cry? ›
Certainly the Spirit of the Lord can bring strong emotional feelings, including tears, but that outward manifestation ought not to be confused with the presence of the Spirit itself” (in Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service [2004], 99).
What is the blessing of tears? ›
Each tear is a blessing and a gift, even when they teach hard lessons of love or loss. Remember, our emotions are precious, even Jesus wept. When life's memorable moments come and little tears spring into the corners of your eyes, do not hide them away from shame, embarrassment, or retreat.
What is a prayer for all our tears? ›
Lord Jesus, you expressed your heart openly to others, and one way that you did this was through your tears. Lord, open up my heart to connect more with your heart and allow me to see how you value my tears. I want to be able to rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn—just as you do.
Are tears holy water? ›
Tears are God's gift to us, our holy water.
What does goodness and mercy will follow me mean? ›
David is testifying that whatever threats have chased him, there is always a greater pursuer afoot—goodness and mercy. Though he has been hounded by those who seek to harm him, he remains confident that this divine love will stalk his every step. He is convinced that divine love will be with him to the end.
What is the prayer for Psalm 56:8? ›
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for capturing my heart, my sorrows, and my tears. Thank you for paying the ultimate price for my sin so that I can be eternally delivered from the sorrow of my sin and this sin stained world. I have great hope because of You Lord.
What is Psalms 56 talking about? ›
This highlights the biblical teaching that no suffering is purposeless. God sees, knows, and will account for everything in the end. This assurance once again leads David to trust the Lord, giving Him praise (Psalm 56:5–11). The psalm ends with David's commitment to publicly thank God for His deliverance.
What do tears in a bottle mean? ›
In the Old Testament of the Bible, a reference to collecting tears in a bottle appears in Psalm 56:8 when David prays to God, "Thou tellest my wanderings, put thou my tears in Thy bottle; are they not in Thy Book?" David is referring to the belief that God keeps a record of human pain and suffering and always remembers ...
