Dr. Wesley L. Duewel- Job testified, "Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has not my soul grieved for the poor?" (Job 30:25). Moses and others of the children wept over the sin of their people (Num. 25:6). David testified as to how he wept and fasted for God's people (Ps. 69:10).
Isaiah wept for the need of his people (Isa. 16:9). God told King Josiah: "Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the Lord . . . and because you tore your robes and wept in my presence, I have heard you, declares the Lord" (2 Kings 22:19). (Google image, The Prophet Jeremiah)
When Ezra wept for his people, they began to weep and pray also (Ezra 10:1). Nehemiah "sat down and wept [for Jerusalem]. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of Heaven" (Neh. 1:4).
Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet because of the great prayer burden he carried for his people. "Since my people are crushed, I am crushed; I mourn . . . Oh, that my head were a spring of water and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night for . . . my people" (Jer. 8:21; 9:1).
"If you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly, overflowing with tears" (13:17). "Let my eyes overflow with tears night and day without ceasing; for . . . my people has suffered a grievous would, a crushing blow" (14:17).
"My eyes fail from weeping, I am in torment within, my heart is poured out on the ground because my people are destroyed" (Lam. 2:11). "Streams of tears flow from my eyes because my people are destroyed. My eyes will flow unceasingly, without relief, until the Lord looks down from heaven and sees. What I see brings grief to my soul" (3:48-51).
Paul, the great missionary apostle, was also known for his ministry of tears. "I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears" (2 Cor. 2:4). "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you . . . I served the Lord with great humility and with tears" (Acts 20:18-19). "Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears" (20:31).
(Chapter 12, pp. 91-92, italics and bold print added for emphasis)
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Let's pray-
"Heavenly Father, You are the Lord of my life. You made my spirit the candle of the Lord that searches out my innermost being, and I submit to the Holy Spirit who searches my heart and He knows your will for my life. Everything is exposed to your Word, and I submit to the constant ministry of transformation by the Holy Spirit. Thank You for healing all my hurts, fulfilling all my needs and for helping me process and resolve all issues perfectly with the Word of God. I choose this day to submit to your Lordship and declare with confidence: my God reigns over my life! Amen"Germine Copeland
Today's Bible verses-
Psalm 51 "Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love; according to Your great compassion blot out my transgressions… Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight… Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me… My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart You, God, will not despise.”
1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Galatians 6:2 “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
Today's quote-
~ Germine Copeland- "It has been proven that meditation is very beneficial, spiritually, mentally and physically. This form of discipline has helped me stay focused on eternal things, given me insight into the Scriptures, my energy is increased, and my youth is renewed according to Psalm 103. Here in these quiet moments, I hear the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit and creativity is released. I purpose in my heart and mind that the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart will be acceptable to my Lord. Meditation is deep contemplation or reflection that will bring the Word of God from your head to your heart."
Words of wisdom-
~ Will you allow Jesus to support you with His Everlasting arms? We needlessly carry our burdens alone, when He is always available to help. Let your burdens be carried by Him, as He alone is Able. You can depend on His strong, loving arms to hold you up. Sink into His Arms and allow Him to support you. Rejoice in that He is Able to help.
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