There is a place that we all, at some point in time; will
travel through. It is a place that will bring us a release, as well as joy that
has been hidden. It is a place that one would not choose to go through yet, in
a strange course of events it chooses us.
A path opens that must be traveled even though our heart doesn’t desire
to go. This valley is symbolic to our
struggles in life and our tears that speak louder than we ever could as we
press through on our way to seeking God.
The valley of weeping is its name, now don’t let the name fool
you, for there is a time to weep…and a time to mourn (Eccl. 3:4). We weep for
many reasons, for the sins we’ve committed, for the death of love ones, for our
children, and for our deep need of God’s presence in our lives. Weeping releases
the unspoken pain where words are inaccurate.
Weeping cleanses our soul (believe it or not) when burdens are so deeply
embedded. And weeping even helps us to focus more on God rather than our
situations. Growing strong in God’s presence is often preceded by our journey
through barren places in our lives. It is
here that we can rid ourselves of the hurt, the pain, the frustrations and the
anger.
Since we have to go through the Valley of Weeping we might
as well call upon His name to meet us here. For it is in the valley that we seek Him for
deliverance, it is here that we learn to humble ourselves and it is here where
we strengthen our faith in His ability and provision. But as we spend time with God, our adversity
is an opportunity to re-experience God’s faithfulness. As we continue walking
through the Valley of weeping, make sure that your pilgrimage leads you to God
and not away from Him.
Nina
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