1 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!
2 We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”
3 Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!
4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert.
5 Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.
6 They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.
Memories are generally good for us. Memories of God are of profound benefit.
When we spend our daily time with God we should consider spending some moments contemplating what God has done in our past...the blessings, the miracles, the corrections and the directions.
I suspect it will fill our hearts with thanksgiving and joy. After all, if we take the time to consider how far God has brought us...how could we be anything but grateful? In fact our Psalmist says "we were filled with laughter and our hearts were filled with joy!...what amazing things the Lord has done!"
We are reminded that even those difficult times in our lives...when tears and fears prevailed...will result in joy and thanksgiving when followed through to their Divine conclusion. "Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy!"
When was the last time you were so overwhelmed with God's faithfulness that you were reduced to laughter? Laughter does not leave much room for fear.
Be bold out there today...
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