Giving Our Tears to God
Have you ever cried so hard that words wouldn't come? In this episode, Rachel explores how our tears themselves can become one of the most honest prayers we ever pray. Discover the beautiful truth of Psalm 56:8—that God collects and treasures every tear you've cried—and learn how to bring your wordless grief into His presence.
Rachel shares practical ways to pray when you're overwhelmed with emotion, unpacks the hope found in Revelation 21:4's promise of a future without tears, and tells a personal story about an answered prayer that changed with life's seasons. If you're navigating loss, disappointment, or grief that's too deep for words, this episode will remind you that God doesn't just tolerate your tears—He treasures them.
In this episode:
- How to give your tears to God when words fail
- What Psalm 56:8 reveals about how God sees your sorrow
- The promise of Revelation 21:4 and a future without tears
- A personal story about holding God's gifts with open hands
Resources mentioned:
- "Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments"
- "Praying the Promises of God" prayer journal
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Rachel is the author of One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up. She is a public speaker and contributor to well-known faith-based publications for many companies. Mostly, Rachel is crazy in love with Matt, mom to six on earth and two in heaven.