Aren’t you glad that the Lord is omniscient? There is absolutely nothing that gets by Him. He is aware of everything that’s going on in the entire universe. There are more than seven billion people in the world and He knows precisely what’s going on in each of our lives. He knows us so well that it is never a problem for Him to discern what’s on our hearts whether it is joyful or difficult. There is no room for us to ever think that the Lord doesn’t understand what we’re going through. He is indeed the interpreter of our tears whether they are silent tears or visible, tears of gratefulness or sadness, the Lord know the origin.
If the Lord is concerned about the sparrow surely He is moved with compassion when He sees or hears the cry of His children. Sometimes things can hit us so hard until we can’t even figure out the meaning of all of our tears. There are also times where you just can’t put your pain into words and there is an absence of tears but, there is a silent cry deep within.
I am so grateful that our Heavenly Father can feel our pain. He not only knows what each and every one of our tears means but, He also knows how to get to the root of the problem and bring healing and deliverance. I disagree with the statement that I’ve often heard that God is not moved by our tears. If that was accurate then there would be no truth to the following scripture:
You’ve kept track of my every toss and turn through the sleepless nights, Each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book. Psalm 56:8 The Message Bible
God never wants us to wallow in self-pity for that is surely a trick of the enemy to steal our peace, joy, and to inflict more pain on us. It is imperative that when we find ourselves in a saddened tearful state that we run to God, the author and finisher of our faith. He is very capable of giving us joy in the place of pain, peace in the place of sorrow, and of course beauty in the place of ashes.
Reflections
1. Have you ever felt the peace of God visit you in the midst of your tearful moments?
2. If you answered yes to #1 describe what it felt like.
3. If you are currently dealing with a painful situation ask the Lord to visit you with His peace.
Minister Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Many of us have experienced going to the emergency room of a hospital either because we were in pain or we were there to support someone else. The time that is spent while waiting to be seen by the physician, getting tests done, waiting on the results of the tests, and wishing that the pain would immediately stop can prove to be an emotional rollercoaster. I often compare this scenario to what I refer to as a spiritual waiting room.
The spiritual waiting room consists of situations that are hard to deal with and quite frankly, are often emergencies in our lives. If we don’t get the urgent care that is required we can feel like we did in the traditional emergency room. Some thoughts might be God please hurry and fix this situation. Why are You taking so long? I know that You see what I’m going through. If You don’t fix this how will I make it? I know that I’m Your child and You will come through for me.
Maybe you can identify with all of the different thoughts that must be battled while experiencing a crisis. Every person has their own specific way of getting through hardships in life. I want to share with you the three keys to handling your spiritual waiting room.
Stay Focused On God
As chaotic as things may get resolve within yourself that nothing is going to separate you from God. He is your source of peace, resolution to the problem, and He won’t leave you. Talk to God often about how you’re feeling and that you know He will turn things around for you. If you face doubt ask Him to help you with that too. Remember that He loves you and will help you through every adverse situation.
Recognize The Voice Of The Enemy
The devil loves to beat you up especially when you’re already feeling down or vulnerable. He doesn’t care one bit about you so it is imperative that you recognize every thought or words that people may say to you that don’t line up with the word of God. Don’t receive things that are contrary to God’s word, love, and compassion for you.
Have A Grateful Heart
Remind yourself of the Lord’s faithfulness towards you. Think about specific things that He’s done in your life and thank Him for it. Read scriptures and stories about the goodness of God and His saving grace. Sing songs about His faithfulness. Thank the Lord for being His child and because of that fact you know that You are in good hands.
Reflections
- Do you feel like you are in a spiritual waiting room right now?
- If yes, how are you dealing with the wait?
- What does the following scripture mean to you:
“ But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
God Bless,
Minister Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.
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