March 15
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PSALM 126
When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
2 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.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like streams in the Negeb!
5 Those who sow in tears
shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He who goes out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
bringing his sheaves with him.
– Psalm 126:1-6
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PSALM 126 TO THOSE WHO SOW IN TEARS
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
To those who are weeping and suffering, there is hope in the Lord
God restores you when you have lost something or someone in this world
Though it seems bleak and dreary when you’re undergoing harsh conditions
Do not despair, the Lord never leaves you, he knows what you are going through
When you lose something precious to you, remember how God delivered his people
Their freedom and source of income were compromised under the Egyptians.
But the Lord restored their fortunes and brought them out of the land of Egypt
He can also heal you and make you recover from all the pain of such adversities
Rejoice when you are suffering right now, for you will produce steadfastness
And when steadfastness has its full effect, you’ll be complete, lacking in nothing
Let us all praise the Lord who promised that one day, there’ll be no more tears
No more sorrow and death, but a life eternal that has no place for pain and fears.
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REFLECTION
• What’s the promise of God for all those who sow tears according to this psalm?