Family of God: Re: [FamilyofGod] Tears, The Liquid Prayer

I think ive cried a river of tears lately. I guess im just tired, i could use a break.

On Wed Dec 15th, 2010 9:58 AM CST George wrote:

>Amen Michael! I think many of us in here are sowing in tears these days. My
>bottle is almost full.
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>Brother in Christ, George...
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>Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be
>filled.
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>From: Michael J. Knight <michaelnight82@yahoo.in>
>To: FamilyofGod@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Wed, December 15, 2010 4:44:48 AM
>Subject: [FamilyofGod] Tears, The Liquid Prayer - God Cares
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>Tears, The Liquid Prayer - God Cares
>Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy, He who continually goes forth weeping,
>bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing
>his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:5-6
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>There are many different kinds of tears, and these are actually a sign of what
>is in the depths of our hearts. The Bible tells us that what we sow in life we
>reap. We are planting seeds, and when harvest time comes we reap what we sow.
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>Those wanting spiritual breakthrough for specific needs should really pay heed
>to this verse. For when we come before God he wants a broken vessel, one that
>is surrendered and seeking. One that listens for the voice of God, and seeks it
>with all his heart.
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>Tears of brokenness are blessed by God, as the word says God values them so much
>He keeps our tears in a bottle.(Psalm 56:8). Throughout the word we find where
>men and women cried out to God from the deep anguish and agony of their heart,
>and God heard their prayers and delivered them.
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>Tears spent in prayer will sow a seed of faith that will reap a harvest of
>results.
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>Read that again, and keep it in your heart.
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>Tears spent in prayer will sow a seed of faith that will reap a harvest of
>results.
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>God does hear the cry of your heart!
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>Charles Spurgeon, the great orator and preacher said that the ministry of tears
>was "liquid prayer."They are pouring our heart out before God, seeking Him with
>all our heart, soul and mind. A drink offering before the throne of God, poured
>out before his presence, surrendered unto his will.
>What a beautiful thing this is in his sight!
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>In 2 Kings 20:5 we learn of tears of sorrow or suffering.
>In Genesis 33:4 we learn that there are tears of joy.
>In John 11:35we learn that there are tears of compassion.
>In Esther 4:1,3we learn that there are tears of desperation.
>In Isaiah 42:14we learn there are tears of travail or giving birth.
>In Joel 2:12, 13we learn there are tears of repentance.
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>These are indeed a great weapon in spiritual warfare.
>For this is the warfare of faith, and of brokenness before God.
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>A final willingness to say God, I know you are in charge, I give you all that I
>have, I pour out my sorrows before you, in expectancy of your deliverance, hope
>and ultimate openness to the will of God. A broken person has realized their
>position in God, and seeks His will first.
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>This results in the blessings of God pouring out upon those who wait for God.
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>If you are desperate for answers,
>if you are seeking answers that seem impossible,
>if life has overwhelmed you and you feel anxious,
>if you desire to see changes in your life,
>if you feel alone and abandoned,
>if you are at the end of your rope,
>there is a way through anything you face today.
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>There is one who is always available, full of compassion, full of wisdom, full
>of well planned things for your life. He has been with you since the beginning
>of your life, and will be with you until you enter eternity. He knows
>everything about you. He has your best interest at heart, and will never leave
>nor forsake you.
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>HE is the Great I Am - "I am whatever you need."
>Cry out to God, and He shall hear and answer your prayers in the way that is
>best. He is your Father, after all.
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>They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up
>with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and
>shall not faint. Isaiah 40:31
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>Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5
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>Wait I say upon the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thy heart. Psalm
>37:4
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>He who dwells in the secret place of the most High, shall abide under the shadow
>of the Almighty, I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge, My Fortress, In HIM
>will I trust. Psalm 91:1-2
>Remember
>Only one life, will soon be past,
>Only what is done, for Christ will last.
>The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of
>the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
>Love & Prayers,
>Michael J. Knight.
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-C-T-S/
>What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.
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