Joy Comes in the Morning

Psalm 30:1-5 (ESV)

Joy Comes with the Morning

A Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple.

I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up

and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 

O Lord my God,  I cried to you for help,

and you have healed me, O Lord,

You have brought up my soul from Sheol;

You restored me to life 

from among those who go down to the pit

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,

and give thanks to his holy name. 

For his anger is but for a moment, 

and his favor is for a lifetime

Weeping may tarry for the night,

but joy comes with the morning.

The poem below is what came to my mind

when I was watching the storm clouds gather as it started raining.

Some days, I allow things that are of no real 

concern to consume my mind.

With that same thought process - 

I know that God hears our pleas

He hears the broken hearted

He hears the heaviness we carry

God will always want to give us Joy.

God always gives me the words and once I put them down

I am always uplifted and encouraged. 

I hope you feel the same after reading.

Today the sky is gloomy, dark and grey

no happy invitation to come out and play. 

Clouds of grey, blue and white

The brightly shining sun hidden from sight.

Puddles gather here and there on the ground

Finding my inner child, I begin sloshing and splashing around.

A slight drizzle falls from the sky into my eyes as it pours down

I look up, embracing the cleansing freshness that erases my frown.

I notice the newly budding flowers soaking up the moisture in their leaves,

Ready to show us the splendor of what their deep drinking will achieve.

I see Robins and wrens playing in their own small puddles

Reminding me of the joy we are all seeking to find amidst our troubles.

Dark skies will come to us one and all, the darkness, especially the gloom.

Then, after a period spent in the squall and storm, sunshine will resume.

So, on the days when you're not able to embrace the storm that is all around,

Quietly instead embrace the quiet reflection of the lessons sure to abound.

Wait for the sunshine days ahead that will quickly chase the gloom away

Pack away your melancholy, dark thoughts - don't allow them to stay.

Approach your days with a full expectation towards feeling love and joy

Train your mind to see the positive side, to know the gloom comes only to toy.

Step toward a brighter future knowing that you will survive this gloom

Knowing the darkness will not forever stay, step aside and give it room.

Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning

Reach up and keep his promise close, you will strongly rise from your mourning.

Dark skies are here today, for now, there is no other way

Joy comes in the morning, thus we know it's true and soon it will always stay.

Be blessed and know that you will pass through

 English Standard Version

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

God promises he will protect and carry you safely!

©DarleneBl 2026

 

 

 

Invest In Others

Invest in Others

Have you ever been in a crowd 

but felt surrounded by loneliness?

I think we've all been there 

 at least one time in our lives.

When I was a young girl, 

I had a 'crew' that I always hung out with.

My mother wasn't always supportive

so when we moved for High School,

I lost touch with my friends.

I always thought they had forgotten me,

that I wasn't important enough to remember,

that I wasn't important enough to write to 

(yes, letters were still the norm back then)

that I wasn't important enough to call. 

It wasn't the case, but I didn't know it then.

A young girl's mind can totally

warp the truth.

Who am I kidding? 

Anyone's mind, no matter the age

can warp the truth.

Adults battle being alone.

Adults battle being lonely.

Is there truly a difference?

I agree with this poster - but it took time.

I was thinking about the differences today- 

I have been growing away from

loneliness and finding 

that when I am alone - 

I am still okay.

I am also learning to turn loneliness around:

I am learning how to 

Invest in Others.

Last week I went to an event and 

I found myself withdrawing.

Standing off to the side observing, 

but not interacting.

I knew everyone there - 

and they knew me

but old habits die hard as they say.

Sitting back - quietly observing 

when in reality 

I was choosing 

to be lonely.

I was choosing

to be alone in the crowd.

My friend caught me in the act and called me out.

She and I together interacted with the group.

I learn each time how to do better

I learn about myself - I also learn about others.

It's okay to sit back and LISTEN and observe.

However, 

don't stay there forever.Get out of your comfort zone!!

We all have at least 1 thing in common.

Begin there!

I also learned from my friend something 

I've heard before: 'Be Interested'

With the holidays coming 

how are you investing in others?

Don't invest in others for your own gain

to feel important - to be SEEN.

When you invest in others 

you could gain strong friendships

you could gain confidence in crowds

you could gain a sense of purpose.

It can literally change your life!

It can also change theirs!

*DarleneBl*