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Written on July 13, 2025
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Shadows of the Heartbroken
Wipe away the tears and listen to the voice – of a heart who knows, love is the only choice ~ by author
Tears didn’t come when I first heard
The words of this illness, so absurd
When a tumor is found, the light stills
Because we all know a fear that kills
Tears weren’t wiped away until I prayed
Jesus answered even though I was afraid
He told me to never listen to the voice of fear
Because He has the answers, makes things clear
Tears didn’t come that very first day
They were waiting for love to convey
Assurance that kindles a hope and reason
With Jesus there is love to fill each season
Tears weren’t the first answer for me
Instead I felt His touch as I bent my knee
He is here to show us that love will make a way
Whatever comes, for us, He has the final say
Tears didn’t come until I remembered what love has done
He brought the heart a second chance with His only Son
He saved the sinner who was destined for the worst place
Changed a life so that they’d be freed by His amazing grace
Tears weren’t the first thing to fall against the ground
First I knew the touch of the One who love has crowned
And I felt the joy of knowing whatever comes to me
With Him, there is the promise that I’ll forever be free!
Tears didn’t come when I heard the words so feared
They came to my eyes when the smoke had cleared
And I remembered that this love I feel inside my heart
Is a love that my Savior stirred from the very start
Tears weren’t the answer, though they stung my eyes
They were the relief from a heart who He baptized
The tears told a story of a longing for God’s very best
Even though, through this illness, we’re put to the test
Tears didn’t come when I first heard the word ‘tumor’
They clung to my soul, leaving the doubtful rumor
Only time will tell what Jesus has in store for you and me
I know, whatever comes, LOVE has caused me to truly see!
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