Joy Comes in the Morning

Scripture:

Psalm 30:5 "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".

Observation:

This Scripture lets me know that there are times of weeping in our lives, but morning is as faithful as it gets and joy will come again. There are phases we walk through where we don't feel the joy and we may even feel distanced from God, but weeping only lasts for a period of time, then joy returns. I hear the author saying that joy will come again if we just hold onto God. Weeping is not a permanent situation.

Application:

Sometimes during the hard times, it's hard to think that we will ever smile a real smile again. Many people get caught in the trap of the enemy that says life is terrible and it will never get any better. Life may not always deal us the best hand, but when we are faithful to God, joy will come again. We are never doomed to a life of despair and trouble. Joy will return if we hold on through the storm.

Prayer:

Father, thanks for reminding me this morning that joy always comes in the morning. As faithful as the sun rising in the east, so joy will return to those who serve You. Thank You for reminding me that there are seasons of life that are happier than others, but joy always comes again. We are never defeated in You. You are my rock and my fortress! You are amazing!

Yours Completely,

Jeff