Move me

On my semi-long commute in to downtown Chicago, I listen to the morning show without fail. This morning I heard the song by Greg Long, entitled "Fifteen." I found myself weeping. It caused me to consider what types of things move me to tears. As I think of more, I'll add them ...

• perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds
• an underdog crossing the finish line
• a child's "ah-ha" moment of learning
• the mental picture of me crawling into the lap of the Father to tell Him my cares
• the brokenness of one who realizes his/her sin
• praying for the crushing needs of another
• love prevailing
• the grace and mercy of God's forgiveness compared to the weight of my sin
• a handmade gift
• the birth of a baby
• the legacy of a loved one
  

When a piano string resonates with a note, it is a wonderful thing to hear. When tears resonate with the heart, it is a wonderful thing to bear.