When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. (Psalm 126 ESV)
How many times have you wondered how will I go on? You have come to a space where you thought things could not get any worse and they do. It is like the bottom drops out of your boat, or you realize you replaced the door on your submarine with a screen door…
Everything that can go wrong and about 20 other things just went so wrong that you have no idea how you will ever recover. You are ready to curl up in the fetal position and cry your self to sleep.
But God tells us here that those who continue in His service, even in the darkest valleys, will sow in tears, but will reap in joy! We might go out weeping, but the harvest will be as such that we can not help but be joy filled!
Notice the psalmist does not say that God will take all our troubles away but we will be filled with laughter and joy in doing the work that He needs us to go and do. We might still be in a terrible place, but He is with us and because He is with us and we are following Him we are joy filled!
So follow God where He calls you to, not wanting Him to take away your pain, but help sow seeds that helps others see the joy that God can bring them and live in the joy He will give to you.
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