A Reflection on Tears

A Reflection on Tears

When the tears flow from my eyes—
And no matter how hard I attempt,
I cannot help but pour out my cries
From the longings and hurts of my life.

Where does the healing water flow,
When I’m hurt and full of pain?
This joy of my heart has slowed
And Your peace I cannot sense.

Rejoice you command of me,
But I’m still anxious and full of worry,
Frustrated I come to you—
As my tear streaked vision turns blurry.

Deep down I know the perils of this time,
And the troubles from this day,
Cannot vanquish my spirit,
Nor will these thoughts lead me astray.

Though I try to smile through the anguish,
But tears doth fall from me,
As inside I feel cluttered
While my head and heart disagree.

Yet tomorrow is a brand new morning—
As new mercies for me are unveiled,
So then I’ll put aside my mourning—
But right now, all I can do is weep.

Though I sit here wavering,
Quivering like a leaf—
Heal my heart and my mind,
And shake away this troubling disbelief.

Greg Butz
2-24-09

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Today was an emotional day – not for me, but those around me. As I’m still shouting the longings of my heart, I was quieted today as those around me cried. I prayed for three different people today, as I saw the hurt in their tears. How fitting was it that the devotions I shared with my students this morning came from Philippians 4:4-6. I’m still being humbled by what the Lord wants from me. One student of mine remarked, “You have a gift to see the hurts of others.” Though people may be broken inside, ours is a Lord who comforts.