My Daddy's Tears

For those who don't know, I am a crier. Yep. I love crying. And I love witnessing others crying. I don't mean this in a depressed or morbid manner. I just love the way that tears reveal one's heart. Tears show how much something… or someone… means to you. Tears reveal a sensitive, soft heart. Tears are evidence of a work God is doing. Sometimes tears hurt, sometimes tears are joyful. Tears refine, refresh, and bring clarity. I have been a witness to some deeply intense "crying moments" (mine and others') over the past year or two, and I am all the richer for them. 

I say this to give a little background for why it is that I LOVE the fact that my daddy cries every time he talks about Phillip. When my dad called and told me about his decision to move forward in adopting Phillip, I could tell he was crying over the phone. When my dad tells about his wrestle with God that brought him to the point of choosing to adopt, his eyes get damp. I love it. I can only remember a couple other times in my whole life that my daddy has cried in front of me. This spring, I have seen my dad cry often and openly while talking about Phillip and the adoption process. Historically, my dad has not been one to cry. But God has done, is doing, and will continue this work in him that has made his heart so sensitive and put a heavy burden on him for Phillip. The simple fact that my dad cries about this adoption is a small, but special confirmation that THIS IS what God is calling our family to. I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to witness my daddy's tears.

And as I write about my daddy's tears, my thoughts are turned to my Heavenly Father and the tears that He sheds for His children. Can you imagine?  Selah. On the cross Jesus cried out, "Forgive them, because they don't know what they are doing." Jesus wept with those who mourned Lazarus' death. He cries with us. He cries for us when we are stuck in sin. He cries for His children that do not know Him. He cries with His children that are without earthly moms and daddies. He cries with Phillip. I am in awe of the heart-the love-that my Father has for His children...

I am in awe of my Daddy's tears.

Brit

Psalm 126:5 ~ "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy!"