The Healing Touch of the Master's Hand

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. - Psalm 126:5

Grief visits all of us who live long and love deeply. When we lose a loved one, or when we experience any other profound loss, darkness overwhelms us for a while,  and it seems as if we cannot summon the strength to face another day - but, with God's help, we can.

When our friends or family members encounter life shattering events, we struggle to find words that might offer them comfort and support. But finding the right words can be difficult, if not impossible. Sometimes, all that we can do is to be with our loved ones, offering them few words but much love.

Thankfully, God promises that He is "near to those who have a broken heart" (Psalm 34:18). In times of intense sadness, we must turn to Him, and we must encourage our friends and family members to do likewise. When we do, our Father comforts us and, in time, He heals us.

#alln4Jesus

Prayer from the Blogger:
Father in Heaven,
Help us to deal properly with the grief we encounter.
Amen

Digging Deeper:
Read the following passage -

Psalm 126

New King James Version (NKJV)

A Joyful Return to Zion

A Song of Ascents.

126 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
² Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing.
Then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
³ The Lord has done great things for us,
And we are glad.

⁴ Bring back our captivity, O Lord,
As the streams in the South.

⁵ Those who sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.
⁶ He who continually goes forth weeping,
Bearing seed for sowing,
Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing,
Bringing his sheaves with him..