Friday: CRYING MY EYES OUT
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min read
Lord, today I’m crying my eyes out. I need a shoulder to cry on and someone to talk to. I’m so glad You are here for me today.
Psalm 6
Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises you from the grave? I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes. Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.
Some days are worse than others. In times of deep anguish, my emotions are in turmoil. My world spins so rapidly that I think I’m going to faint. I cry uncontrollably all night long, and my eyes grow weak with sorrow. It’s not because of the pain, but because I feel out of control and feel like there is no way to stop it. What can I do about this, Lord?
The Lord is gracious and merciful; He does not rebuke me or discipline me. In His unfailing love, He wishes to deliver me because as a Father, He desires to comfort His children. After I have uttered my prayer with an anguished, weeping voice, I finally fall on my knees and declare that I’m tired and don’t know what to do.
THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS: Not only does the Lord hear my cry, but He also heard me before I ever started crying. I’m not surprised that the Lord is constantly watching me, although sometimes I might forget that. I’m not surprised that He is not only there only to dry my eyes but to catch my tears as well.
Crying in repentance helps wash the impurities from my soul; I feel less anxious and angry after I’ve cried out to the Lord. Then I realize the Lord is in control. The Lord has dominion over the hearts of my enemies too; He can allow their hearts to be filled with shame.
Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on, and the Lord is always there even when I feel isolated and alone. Lord, accept my prayer and wash away my anxiety and anger through my tears. Thank You for catching each one and comforting my heart as I experience this sorrow. Only through Your grace and mercy can I get through these tough times.
May you be blessed,
Chaplain Wayne Ruckman
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