Malachi 2:13 (KJV) — “And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.”

Tears On The Altar
by C D Swanson~

  There are moments when our hearts ache so deeply that even our prayers feel heavy. Malachi 2:13 reminds us that God sees the sincerity behind every tear. He does not desire empty offerings or hollow rituals — He longs for hearts that are true, relationships that honor His covenant, and love that flows from faithfulness. The altar covered in tears is not a sign of rejection, but a call to restoration. When we return to Him with humility and tenderness, He wipes away the tears and renews the bond between heaven and earth.

LORD, cleanse my heart of all that separates me from You. Let my tears become seeds of renewal, and my worship a fragrance of truth. In Jesus name, Amen.