Photo Cred: Jude Morrisey, Psalm 126, Those Who Dream
To what will you give your time, energy, passion, and creativity?
Can I challenge you to sit before the Lord and ask HIM what His vision is for your 2024? Where would He have you to dedicate your most valuable commodity; your TIME? The evidence of your devotion to His call and purpose for your life?
Friend, maybe it is time for a NEW DREAM?!
Psalm 126
When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,
it was like a dream!
We were filled with laughter,
and we sang for joy.
And the other nations said,
“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”
Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!
What joy!
Restore our fortunes, Lord,
as streams renew the desert.
Those who plant in tears
will harvest with shouts of joy.
They weep as they go to plant their seed,
but they sing as they return with the harvest.
Have you endured seasons of grief, tears and weeping? Perhaps you are still in their midst now. Psalms 126 tells us we can continue to plant seeds, even during the struggles. I would suggest this is a bold move of belief. We don’t plant if we don’t believe that one day there will again be a joyous crop to harvest. Our ACTIONS demonstrate that we know our feelings aren’t the end all, be all of this SEASON of life. Darkness lasts for the night. But JESUS… His JOY comes in the morning!
Feelings are real but they aren’t necessarily true. Are you allowing them to hold you captive and keep you from planting seeds for the future. Or are you calling upon the Lord to give you new strength, courage, and the capacity to continue planting so that in His timing you are prepared to bring in a jubilant harvest?
Time and time again in my weakness, He has been my strength. He has brought me back from dark places. He has given me laughter, joy, and song. And I know He will do it for you, too, sweet friends. Just get in His presence. Let Him speak His love, light, and Truth over your situation.
He is lovingly waiting for you.
So ask Him what He would have you to value and to be about in 2024. What are the most important things for YOU to invest your time in this year?
**hint… it will first be Him. And the rest? Well, the rest is, as they say, gravy.
Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
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