CHANGED IN THE WAITING: Sow in Tears / Reap in Joy
December 22, 2024
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Psalm 126:1,4-6
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev. Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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Where have you felt grief, loss, or struggle this past year?
How have you seen the tears that have been sown transformed into joy?
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Romans 5:3-5
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
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Where have you experienced hope in the middle of struggle this past year?
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Isaiah 12:2-3
Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.”
With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation.
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Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
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Take your own notes here…