“Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.” Psalm 30:5
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5:10-11
“Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.” 1 John 3:2
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
“‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.'” Revelation 21:1-6
Joy in the morning,
how can it be?
When all of life’s sorrows
are weighing on me?
The weeping is deep
from inside the pain,
the void, and the hurt-
will I breathe again?
Who heals the wounds
when life’s torn asunder
when plans take sharp turns
and joy’s buried under
Unexpected events
and death’s biting sting,
time interrupted
by sad manner of things?
When night is endless
choked with thick dark,
and sadness carves
its indelible mark
On looking forward,
on future’s plight,
on how to proceed,
on seeing the light?
The Christ! It is He!
Word become flesh!
Enduring our sorrows,
bearing our death!
He bore the pain
He rules the day
He vanquished night
to make new life’s way
The promise stands fast
mine to take hold
God’s word against weakness
is mighty and bold
Resurrection hope,
light’s promised dawn,
Upward and forward
He gives strength to go on
Drink for the thirsty
rain for the drought
desire for despair
hope dispels doubt
Jesus the Victor
grants blessing in sorrow
sharing His suffering
revives will for tomorrow
He knows the future
He leads the way
with joy and good purpose
soul songs for day
That lasts forever
in eternity’s light,
no more sorrow,
no pain, tears, or night.
One day will bring joy
love’s grand reunion
when wonder and praise
abound in unison
Mourning swallowed in morning,
enemy death by life,
healing and peace
conquering suffering and strife
All saints who have borne
earth’s scars of sin
will sing heaven’s song
again and again
The Lord will awaken
the day when all’s well,
and turn time eternal
with Christ we will dwell
His face we’ll behold,
full redemption employ,
heaven our sure home,
hope’s unshakable joy (PEB)
“For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 100:5
Amen
