On March 29, 2020, Desiring God posted an article written by Carolyn Mahaney entitled, “Tears May Tarry For Now: Trusting God in Times to Weep.” Carolyn’s article is not only timely, but is also filled with biblical truth that stirs hope and deepens faith. To stir your interest, here is a quote from Carolyn’s article:

“When we turn to God in our tears, times of weeping also become our times of greatest growth. Ecclesiastes tells us that God uses our appointed season of sorrow to teach us to fear him: “God has done it, so that people fear before him” (Ecclesiastes 3:14)

While it might seem like we have stalled, or even digressed spiritually in the midst of our tears, the opposite is true. God is at work in our lives to bring about growth in godliness. He appoints “a time to weep” in order to reveal himself to us in deeper ways than we have ever known. He is sovereignly leading us through this valley of tears so that we might come to trust and treasure Jesus Christ above all.”

Take 5 minutes and read Carolyn’s article. It will prove to be a timely encouragement to your soul.

View the entire article here.

---

Mark Prater is the Executive Director for Sovereign Grace and serves as an elder at Covenant Fellowship Church. He and his wife, Jill, have three married daughters and a growing number of grandchildren.