Jewels In The Rain

Some men have not cried for years, yet there is a tear stained soul from private battles of pain and shame. Secrets only God knows.

Others lay in their beds at night and weep in bitter relief from the heated struggle they had faced today. A nasty conflict with the boss, the threat of being fired, leaving unpaid bills and a worried wife clutching their newborn son. They cry when thinking about another day unsure of what it might bring to their door.

Some are in deep pain and while others are taking their last breath on earth. They watch as the tears fall from their children's eyes and loved ones standing around the bed. Helpless to comfort and to hold them. If only they could wipe away their tears.

But one day God will wipe away our tears. When we see Him face to face in all of His glory. In such brilliant radiance, the shadows of fear, death, pain and sorrow will be forever vanquished. There will be a day when we will no longer weep. Not for sorrow or for your joy.

What would it be like not to weep? And what would it be like not to have a reason to cry?

Until that day, here on earth, no tear is wasted, no cry is unheard from God. It says in the Scriptures, "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book" (Psalms 56:8, NIV).

How precious and tender is the Lord that each drop that falls from our eyes is not missed - if he knows the number of hairs on our head - he knows the number of times we wept and the reasons behind each tear when our heart ached.


Margaret Becker, Christian Artist

You cried alone by the window - Over the love that you lost - You gave it all - Never counting the cost - Rain like tears beat on your window - Melting your heart to the floor - No love returned - And now you have less than before (It's)

Chorus:
Never for nothing - When you love with no return - It's never for nothing - Light your candle in the darkness - Cause it's never for nothing

Your friends say you're the fool - For loving with nothing to gain - But they can't see the reward - That you'll claim - So hold on to the holy promise (that says) - No labor of love is in vain - Precious tears are changed to jewels - In the rain