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.
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
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!
