Psalm 126

Psalm 126

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,

    we were like those who dreamed.

Our mouths were filled with laughter,

    our tongues with songs of joy.

Then it was said among the nations,

    “The Lord has done great things for them.”

The Lord has done great things for us,

    and we are filled with joy.

Restore our fortunes, Lord,

    like streams in the Negev.

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.

Let us consider and abide in all the things He has done for us.

Let us find hope in all the great things He will do for us.

Surely, He will restore us. 

We face challenging times. We face hardships and unknown struggles.

But He promises not only to restore us, but grant us joy. He promises that He will do great things for us.

Tonight, as exhausted as I am, I find joy and hope in His restoration. I find peace in His gifts. I trust that He will continue to lead me and do great things for me, I need only be still.