PrayerBits for Friday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Friday

Scripture lesson: Psalm 126 Joy

Time to reflect: This is a song of joy of a people saved from suffering. Interestingly, it is being sung before the fact. The restoration hadn't happened yet, but they had received to promises of restoration (Isaiah and others) and that was good enough for them. They could go ahead and start the celebration.

Moving Throughout the day: Do you always have to wait for a situation to be fixed before you can praise God? Thinking about the promises of God, the coming of Jesus, make this a joyful day of celebration knowing that God is with you.

 Scripture:

When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
       we were like men who dreamed.

  Our mouths were filled with laughter,
       our tongues with songs of joy.
       Then it was said among the nations,
       "The LORD has done great things for them."

 The LORD has done great things for us,
       and we are filled with joy.

 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
       like streams in the Negev.

 Those who sow in tears
       will reap with songs of joy.

  He who goes out weeping,
       carrying seed to sow,
       will return with songs of joy,
       carrying sheaves with him.