The tears of a child

Tears. They overwhelm us, makes us uncomfortable, embarrass us, but when they flow in gentle cascades down the sweet, innocent little face of a child, they squeeze our heartstrings, searing every organ with deep founts of love for the innocent one who weeps.

Children's eyes should brim with innocence and joy, never with tears of pain and loss. Unfortunately, in this fallen world, children shed rivers of tears; bitter torrents that should never spring forth from eyes so new to the world.

Children hold a special place in the Father's heart. On earth, the little ones are often overlooked, abused and taken advantage of, but in heaven, they hold a special place of honor. In heaven, children have angels assigned to each of them. These angels are in intimate contact with the Father, whose nature is revealed throughout the Bible. 
"See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you, that their angels in heaven continually behold the face of My Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 18:10). 

Your little one in heaven is safe, cherished and protected in our Father's arms, but millions of children who are still on earth do not know that joy.

Won't you join me in praying for the children of the world, for the ones who have only known backbreaking labor their entire lives, hunger, pain and suffering? 

Let us not close our eyes against the tears of a child. 

We might not be able to help every child, but we can help some of them. The inhabitants of the Philippines have been hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan. As many as four million children are without food and water as aid effort struggles. 

Let us ask God how He would have us help these innocent ones. Please remember them in your prayers and if you can, make a donation by visiting this page. 

http://www.compassion.com/typhoon-hits-philippines.htm?referer=ph-typhoon-134566

Father, we pray for the four million children who are crying in the Philippines, we cry for the countless who have been left orphans and homeless, unprotected and hungry. Please bring them comfort through our arms, our hands, our legs, our very hearts. Let us wipe their tears together.

In the name of Jesus we pray and thank you. Amen.