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Psalm 126 (ESV)

Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord

A Song of Ascents.

1 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.

 

REFLECTION:

1. This is a song of celebration by the exiles who returned to Zion. What emotions do you see expressed throughout this psalm? Have you ever experienced such emotions?
2. Has God ever done something so great that you had to pinch yourself to see if you were dreaming?
3. The Israelites give God the credit for the “great things” that have happened. How do you do with giving God the credit?
4. When do you feel inhibited about freely expressing your joy?
5. What do you need to praise God for? Share your joy with him and others.

 

PRAYER:

Stay with God for a little longer.  Continue to converse with God and listen to what He wants to tell you.  Then write down any thought and/or prayer in your spiritual journal.

 

HYMN:

Those Who Sow in Tears Shall Reap Joy – www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHmzUwqTJs4