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Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Psalm 126:5-6
Currently, in a season of mourning, today’s verse turns my thoughts to the loss of a precious young lady from an unfortunate accident just months ago. Her mother’s tears as she faces the harsh reality of life without her daughter make my heart ache. Each day, as this new normal begins to take shape, I pray for the Lord’s guidance and direction. And amid heartache, I continue to plant seeds of love and joy to the best of my ability as I seek God for comfort.
After my nephew’s death, I remember reading today’s verses for the first time. Only months after his passing, it did bring comfort to my heart and make me feel God’s presence in that season of mourning. When we experience life’s hardships, staying focused on the Lord helps us persevere and strive to do His will despite our pain.
“O Lord, you have sent this storm upon him for your own good reasons.” Jonah 1:14b
God allows storms into our lives, and only He knows the reason. Trusting the Lord in our struggles takes faith and intention. Grieving can cause doubt and challenge our beliefs, sometimes only holding on to our faith with a thread. But the Lord weeps with us, and He will give us the strength we need to persevere. One day, our mourning will bring shouts of joy when God reveals His glory to us.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for comforting us in our heartache and turning our tears into shouts of joy. Please help us hold on when doubts plague our minds and we can’t see the glory that awaits us because of our grief. Please give us the strength to persevere, sowing in tears and reaping joyfully.
IJNIP. Amen
