The Lord is good. 

Even in tears.

He calls us to a humble persistence in prayer, watchful. (Colossians 4:2)

He calls us to boldly approach His throne of grace that we might find help in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

He calls us to come expectantly as His little child and, with thanksgiving, make our requests known to Him. (Psalm 5:3, Philippians 4:6)

He calls us to faithfully trust Him even when trembling. 

We can ask persistently.

We can ask boldly.

We can bring our requests expectantly.

We can trust by faith.

It’s not arrogant to be specific in prayer, to know that God is more than able and so we ask.

Then He calls us to wait.

And we rest in Him.

In Who He is. 

Regardless of the answer.

For our faithful God hears every word.

He sees every tear.

He knows our every sigh. 

And He holds us, even carries us protectively.

His comfort is beyond our understanding. 

He is good.

He will answer according to His knowledge and wisdom. 

If that answer is all we hoped it would be, we will praise Him and give Him thanks with a glad heart and joy overflowing.

If that answer is far from our desires and is part of a hard providence from the hand of the God who loves His children immeasurably more than we can understand, we will praise Him and give Him thanks even through tears.

We will praise Him for Who He is even if the circumstances are heavy. 

And He will remain faithful. 

The Lord is good. 

Even in tears. 

“In the morning, LORD, You hear my voice. In the morning, I lay my requests before You and wait with expectation!” Psalm 5:3

“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:21-24‬