The Power of Tears

[Wakeup2god]

I recently read this and thought to share it

from 'Joy Comes In The Morning by Bob Gass

In ancient times bottles called lachrymatories were used to collect the tears of those mourning. These were then placed inside the tomb of the deceased as a sign of respect. That custom may have inspired the Psalmist to write, "You keep a track of all my sorrows. You have collected all of my tears in your bottle... recorded each one in your book" (Psalm 56:8 NLT).

Sir Alexander Fleming the English scientist, believed that tears were efficient microbe killers and demonstrated that just one teaspoon had enough antiseptic power to purify 100 gallons of water. Maybe we should all cry more often - for our health’s sake.

 

[perfection]

Well i recently read a NDE (near death experience) from someone ,

When that person died, and asked. Have i died? An angel replied with 'for that world you have died, but for us you have been reborn'

I thought that was very beautifull, and the angel took that person to the graveyard, some souls where standing next to their grieving parent's, or brothers and sister who hadn't overcome their grief for the loss of their passed away loved ones.

When the NDE'r asked the angel to why these deceased souls where standing next to their loved ones, the angel answered that the tears,sorrow and constant thinking about their loved ones and grieve ,draws the soul back to earth disabling them to move on with their lives in the life-hereafter. Therefore it's important for people to understand that there is a life after death, and that one should not grieve, but rather rejoice when a loving person is being reborn and released from the flesh. This person was then send back with an important mission to convince people that there is life beyond death, and that our grieve is totally senseless, because there is no death there is only life.

 

[Wakeup2god]

Dear perfection

we obviously have different views, faith. Whether Christian or not grief is a road down which we as humans have to walk from time to time. There is no way round the feelings that arise following the loss of a loved one, the only way is through. It is the healthiest option. It is the release of pain.

As a 'born again' Christian I believe that my soul is already destined for heaven when I die. No earthly force will draw me away from eternity with my Lord.

Now having said that, I don't think this is a suitable place to continue such a discussion as I find your comments inconsiderate to those on this forum.

Blessings

 

[perfection]

Dear WakeuptoGod.

(first thank you for your e-mail)

And ask yourself the question, when Jesus died for our sins. Should we rejoice or be sad?

When put in a right perspective therefore, the words are not inconsiderate. As a Christian i feel we are just narrow minded and unable to make the step beyond the grave as Jesus Encouraged us to do. We do not worship a God of the Death, we worship a God of the living.

Why are we Christians so covered in sorrow, when we are learned to believe that there is no death, there is only life. Isn't jesus death and reincarnation in vain if we don't believe that? If that is incosiderate then no one can be a Christian at all.

 

[Wakeup2god]

Hi perfection,

I agree with what you say but God did not promise us a life or unending happiness here on earth. We mourn for those loved ones who have passed on but we always carry the joy (joy being the hope and certainty of what's to come) in our hearts. Isaiah 53:3 describes Jesus (propheticly) as 'a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering'. Jesus' friends mourned his death.

It is natural for us in our earthly state to grow attached to people, loved ones and then to grieve their passing. But, we can take great comfort in knowing that they are in a beter place That doesn't automatically remove the pain of missing that person in our lives here though.

We may be as narrow or broad minded as can be but we will always feel the pain of loss. With the passing of a loved one we also lose the hopes and dreams, the habits and interests, the comfort and love that we once shared. This cannot be simply dissregarded. Mourning lasts through the night but joy comes in the morning.

We shouldn't remain in sorrow you are right. We must be able to draw joy from good memories and from the hope we have of eternal life. Unfortunately we are not yet free of the mortal ways.