Freedom in my tears
I am held fast forevermore, secure in my trials and fears
for there is peace within my pain and freedom in my tears
My heart knows what my tongue can’t say and what my ears can never hear
For there is peace within my pain and freedom in my tears.
His Love can never be denied
His love can never be crucified
Freedom in my tears
You have never seen my Lord, though He’s everywhere
He’s gone beyond our senses and yet He’s very near
My Lord doesn’t remove my trials But gives grace to bear them here
He gives me peace within my pain And freedom in my tears.
His Love can never be denied
His love can never be crucified
Freedom in my tears
1973
As a young Christian, I began to sense that my understanding of God’s purposes for me was somewhat convoluted- I was extremely performance oriented in the name and sake of excellence, but also in and of myself- which led to valedictory scholarships accompanied by severe migraine headaches. I threw myself into long distance marathons in the track off season and Bible binging, but my spirit was vexed... I never was taught in childhood to cry in a positive, constructive way, or realized that tears are a gift of release from God.