I cried my tears and you dried it up for me.

Here is a poem based on that beautiful line, woven with the scripture that inspires it.

The Collector of Tears

I cried my tears, a bitter sea, That none but You,my God, could see. I thought they fell to earth,alone, On barren soil,on silent stone.

But You were there, with vessel near, To catch each drop of pain and fear. You did not scorn my broken state, Nor turn away,nor bid me wait.

You counted them, each one You knew, (As in Your book,Your word is true)* You bottled them,and gave me grace To find the strength to run this race.

You dried my eyes with mercy’s hand, And helped my trembling spirit stand. You showed me that the night would end, And on Your love I could depend.

For You who hung the stars above Is also God of tender love. The One who calmed the raging sea Stooped down to dry the tears for me.

Scriptural Foundations:

· 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." (This is the direct inspiration for the "bottle" and "book" imagery).

· Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (This is the promise of ultimate comfort and the source of "dried my eyes").

· Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (This speaks to God's presence in our pain).

· 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: God is described as "the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles."