Tears Beyond Gold

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” -Isaiah 43:2 Where was God, when the storms of life lashed out their vicious waves against you? Where was He when you lost your loved one(s), when you lost your job, when trauma hit, when you were violated and abused? Where was He when you meticulously planned your life and then suddenly, it all completely fell apart? Should we remain bitter, angry, lashing out at others because of our own pain and agony, or is there power to heal us to do good and not pay evil for evil? Is it possible to transcend our suffering, pain and agony, to cry our tears, and still do good to and for our world? Can our tears of agony, bring peace, patience, joy and love? Cry, weep, but don’t remain in the dark, paralyzing trap of pain, anger and bitterness. Rise to the occasion and heal, and as you do so, shine God’s light, love and peace to others, that they too, can experience healing, Allow your tears to spread love, not pain. Allow your tears to build, not damage.