New Living Translation – Psalm 56:8 – You keep track of all my sorrows.  You have collected all my tears in your bottle.  You have recorded each one in your book.

I find it amazing and comforting to know, that God has saved my tears in his bottle.  He has not let one of my tears fall to the ground.

Whatever challenges you are facing right now that may be painful, God cares about it and he cares about you.  It’s ok to cry and even cry out to God for help.  He loves you!

I wrote a poem called ‘Joy for Mourning’ to help others who are going through a time of loss.

May the Lord comfort you and give you peace in your time of sorrow.  May he wrap his loving arms around you and hold you through every tomorrow.  May the Lord give you joy for mourning and laughter for your tears.  May his holy presence surround you and keep you through each year.

Psalm 126:5 – They who sow in tears shall reap in joy and singing.

Let us remember in our times of sorrow, whatever it may be…that God loves us enough to hold our tears in his hands.

Goodnight and God bless!

Melissa Staehli ~

Author of – I Love You to the Moon & Charlie’s Gingerbread House