“Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negeb!
Those who sow in tears
shall reap with shouts of joy!”
– Psalm 126:4-5
When you pray in the midst of difficult seasons, remember that the Bible is full of promises like this! If Jesus is your Lord, then He IS with you. He hears your prayers. He sees your tears. He understands your pain and He loves and cares for you. God’s Spirit lives in you and will give you the strength to endure and keep moving forward. Pray for strength day-by-day, hour-by-hour. God is faithful. There is joy ahead for His people. That may or may not include temporary blessings here on earth but it certainly includes the eternal blessings and rewards of life everlasting in God’s presence.
One day, God will wipe away every tear from the eyes of His people. One day, God will wipe away every one of your tears! One day, there will be no more suffering, sickness, injustice, evil, poverty, disability, or death. When that day dawns, it will last forever. Go ahead and sow seeds of faithful obedience in your tears. Worship and obey God. Serve and proclaim Jesus. Nurture and embrace the Holy Spirit. Especially during seasons of sorrow, pain, and grief!
Stay faithful when it hurts, knowing that God is faithful. He will restore. He will bless. He will reward. He will bring life, beauty, and joy everlasting. #FollowJesus