GOD TURNS SORROW INTO JOY

Psalm 30:4-5

Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

When life turns ugly and stays ugly, it’s easy to become trapped in an emotional vortex. Disappointment, discouragement, disillusionment, devastation, depression—down and down we spin until we may finally believe God hates us, and all hope is lost.

Psalm 30 by King David gives us a different perspective: the promise that hard times do not last forever. Whether our difficulties are trials intended to strengthen and test our faith (see James 1) or divine discipline intended to correct and train us (see 2 Corinthians 12), the fact remains that God is praiseworthy. He can be counted on to shower his people with favor. He will eventually turn your mourning into dancing (see Psalm 30:11; Isaiah 54:7-8; and John 16:20-22) 

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME:

• My favor endures.

• You will not weep forever.

• I will bring you joy.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

Lord, you are holy and worthy of praise! I want to worship you at all times—when life is good and when it is difficult. Hard and sad times are temporary, but your favor is continually with me. Though I weep and mourn now, I want to believe—really believe—that you are in control. Amen.