Psalm 126:2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of Joy…. “The LORD has done great things for them.”
Today’s verses put me in mind of gardening. I remember vividly the excitement of putting seeds in the ground, tending them carefully, the joy when those first shoots spring up. Worrying over what’s weed and what’s plant, afraid I’d pull the wrong thing. The joy and surprise as the first blooms form on the vine. The disappointment over blooms that fail to mature and the pride at those that make it.
Psalm 126:3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
I am reminded of James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” All of life involves both sorrow AND joy, good AND bad. There will be tears, disappointments, and pain. That’s the reality of a fallen world. However, there is also great joy to be had. That’s the amazing gift of our loving Father.
Psalm 126:5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that tears and sorrow are a part of life but that deep and abiding joy is an abundant part of life in You. Help us, even in the midst of our sorrows, to be mindful of Your joy. Draw us closer. Amen.
Psalm 126:6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seeds to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
Have a blessed day.