Scripture:
Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
Psalm 126:5-6
Observation: The psalmist writes of the restoration of Israel and Jerusalem after the exile as a time of joy and celebration. They endured great hardship with many tears, but now celebrate their restoration. They are joyful and have a harvest to care and sustain them. They worship God in response to their restoration.
Application: Today's reading reinforces what I hope and pray for - restoration after this time of hardship. I am sowing with tears. I look forward to reaping with songs of joy! I cannot say much more than that today ... in this time of hardship, I have confidence in the Lord to restore me and my family.
Prayer: Lord, praise be to you, the creator, protector, father, and sovereign Lord of all things. It is you alone a praise and worship, and it is you alone worthy of praise and worship. May I sing of your glory forever. Amen.
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