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.
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Weeping isn’t the end.
As you all know, yesterday was straight-up rough, but you know what, that is okay.
It is okay to crumble into the arms of my heavenly Father and let Him know the deep emotions that I am processing. I never want to give my King lip service, and I have made it my goal to always be authentic and vulnerable with Him, always.
As you may or may not have seen, the Lord met me where I was, not only did He meet me there, He lifted my head to Him.
God showed up and touched my heart when it was exposed. My heart was open and he walked right in and took care of it, not only did he hold it, but He spoke truth and life to it. At one point I just stopped and starting crying out of God being who He is and speaking truth and identity over me.
I crumbled, but this time it was under the weight of grace, not fear.
I crumbled under grace.
My facade crumbled. God couldn’t remind me how faithful, kind, strong and present He is when I chose to without my fears from Him.
God’s grace can only change the parts of ourselves we choose to let Him into.
This morning as I read Psalm 126, I found encouragement and hope in verse 5
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
When we go out, we have the promise that we will reap with songs of joy.
God doesn’t leave us where we are, He meets us there and pulls us out, maybe not always as quickly as we would like. However, until He lifts us out, He will be with us in the despair.
Where are you at with everything going on?
Have you been real with yourself and with God about the fears or anxieties you are experiencing?
Maybe this hasn’t been as difficult for you, but maybe you need permission to go to the King and finally has ALL WALLS down.
This is that moment, you have permission to approach the throne of grace with everything you are and are not.
He is ready to meet with you, will you join Him in the throne room?