The Italian Memorandum

“…I have heard your prayers;
I have seen your tears…”

(2 Kings 20:5)

Introduction:   We will honor mothers today, and speak of the chemistry of a mother’s tear.

I.   Science of a mother’s tear

II. Stories of a mother’s tear

A.   See 1 Samuel 1 –
Hannah’s tears were tears for ______________

B.   See Ruth –
Naomi’s tears were tears for _______________

C.   See John 19:25-27 (Luke 23:26-31; 44-49)–
[Mary, the mother of Jesus, and a mother’s tear]
______________________________________

Conclusion:   “Grace was in all her steps, Heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love” (Milton). Have you given the Lord your tears yet; your fears; and all your years (Ps. 56:8)? “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy” (Ps. 126:5).