Washington IrvingThere is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love.
About This Quote
Most of us know that the Bible says that we are to cry out to God for help (See Psalms 55:2), but there is something deeper than this. Tears are a type of communication. When we cry, we are telling others what is on our heart. We don’t really want them to see the tears. We want them to see the strength behind our tears.
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