“Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness.

They are a sign of a pure heart.”

~ José N Harris ~

Tears remind us that we are alive, that we feel and are connected to the world

around us. They are not a sign of weakness; they show that we are human. They

tell us and others that our hearts are moved, that we care and that we are

open to life. Crying isn’t giving up; it’s a way to let our feelings out instead of

keeping them inside.

Tears are a gift from God. We cry with joy at the birth of a child. We cry with

compassion for those who are suffering. We cry when a loved one is ill or has

died. We cry when we are hurt. We even cry when strangers are affected by

disaster. Even the prophet Elisha wept when he saw the horrors that war would

bring, showing that God gave us the ability to feel deeply and show compassion.

Letting tears flow doesn’t make us weak, it shows honesty and courage. Tears

can bring relief, help us see things more clearly and give us strength to face

challenges. We should never be ashamed of them. Each tear is part of healing,

and through them, we grow stronger, feel lighter and stay connected to the

part of ourselves God made to love and care.