Tears in the Bottle
Finding God's Presence in Our Pain
"You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?"
- Psalm 56:8
Heartache, loss, and silent suffering are part of life in a fallen world-but they are never overlooked by our Heavenly Father. In Tears in the Bottle, Tom Johns offers a rich and compassionate exploration of how God meets His people in the deepest valleys of life. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Scripture and his own lifetime of teaching, Tom reveals the tender attentiveness of God toward every tear His children shed.
This deeply devotional and doctrinally rooted book walks through biblical stories of sorrow and redemption-Hannah's longings, Job's anguish, David's lament, Mary's grief, Paul's trials, and above all, the sufferings of Christ Himself. Each chapter brings out a different facet of God's love and presence in suffering, helping readers see how their own tears are held, remembered, and redeemed by the Lord.
With reflection questions and guided prayers at the end of each chapter, Tears in the Bottle is more than a book-it's a companion for the weary soul. Whether you are enduring personal trials or walking with others in their pain, you'll find encouragement, clarity, and hope in these pages.
Let this book remind you that your tears are not wasted. They are seen. They are sacred. And they are kept by the God who promises to wipe them away.