Weeping is only for a night

Have you ever felt like your world is crumbling?  Have you ever felt like the bottom has fallen out and you are left dangling in mid-air?  You are not alone, even though that may be your feelings.  You are not alone.  Thousands of years ago, there lived a man named David who could relate to what you are going through.  He was persecuted, in despair, pressed and endured hardships.  Yet, he leaves us with an encouragement in the Psalms.

In chapter 30 of the Psalms, he extols the praises of the Lord.  He recognizes that it was the Lord who was responsible for his help.  The Lord healed him. The Lord kept him alive.  The Lord favored him.  He was able to recount the goodness of God and encourages us to give thanks at the remembrance of His Holy name. 

David tells us from his own life that our mourning is not forever. It has an end and soon joy will come in the morning.  Do you feel like your night is stretching into forever?  Look up and see the hand of God.  You only have to endure for a moment.  Soon enough, you will be dancing, clothed with gladness and singing praises.

My friends, I do not know what you are facing right now, but I believe that God can do for you as he did for David.  He is a God who answers prayers; seek His face for yourself and see his goodness.  Then you too shall join us in our songs of praise “Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good!”