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As Tears Stung His Eyes

by Megan Hughes
03/19/26
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Ari, the small lion, moved farther back into the shadows as tears stung his eyes. Everything he knew and held dear to his heart was gone. The loving security of his pride would no longer be there to support him. His journey began with a tragedy that left him lost and alone.

Difficult situations may have moved you farther back into the shadows with tears in your eyes, leaving you feeling alone. You imagine all the scenarios that fill your heart with fear, doubt, and anxiety. You think your life will never return to the happiness you once knew.

There is a way to turn this around. Truth came to Ari, which helped him creep back out of the shadows. Everything changed for Ari when he heard the words spoken by Eliezer, the eagle, who flew in and landed on a tree branch above him.

“I will help you. You are not alone.”

When you accept the truth that you are not alone, the shadows break and the light of love surrounds you.

God’s perfect love is always near, dispelling fears, doubts, and anxiety by filling your mind with hopeful thoughts. You begin to learn and grow through the situation, through the place of the shadows and into new realms of light you never thought would be possible.

Ari found this truth early in his journey, and it carried him through many challenges along the way. He knew he was never alone. Ari held on to the knowledge in his heart that he would always find the help he needed. He remembered the words of his dear friend, Eliezer, the eagle: “You must remain steady, regardless of whatever happens around you, for this will be your strength.”

One way to remain steady is to remember to pray without ceasing and to trust the love that is always there surrounding you. This love is ever ready to wipe away the tears that sting your eyes. This love takes your hand, guiding you out of the shadows and onto the path of peace.

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3