. Find scriptures that speak to your issue and speak them. Its a psalm that offers you hope when you are in the midst of trouble and tears. The LORD has done great things for them. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Notice that verse 3 in Psalm 126 is the only verse in this psalm that is in the present tense. The second image points to God working through your efforts working and waiting. Jesus was instructing them here to fish in the morning after they had toiled all NIGHT (the best time to fish). It can be deduced that there is a gap between the non-believers and the church. Father, we ask for divine wisdom and grace for the multicultural day planning committee members and declare divine protection on all at RCCG, City of Grace. The Jews had been exiled to Babylon seventy years earlier. O Lord, anoint my mouth for laughter and my tongue for singing this month, in the name of Jesus. 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Look at verses 1-3: When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. The last verse is a recurrence and confirmation statement of what has been expressed in several words The word is the precious seed which he carries and sows. Just like that, God had delivered them. Desist from speaking the problem, speak the word of God. Amen. Dont forget to drop your comments below if you find this prayer helpful. RayFowler.org is a place to discuss various issues relating to God and life. Trust God to do it again! Let us pray that God will use him mightily to bless us, PRAYER FOR MINISTERS, MULTICULTURAL DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, WORKERS AND ALL THE CHURCH MEMBERS, Father, increase us spiritually, financially, intellectually and numerically. wut ever GODS plans for me. Theres an old saying. When the people of Israel were carried off to Babylon they sowed many tears. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation. (Isaiah 25:9) Or we can sing like Mary did in the New Testament when God chose her to be the mother of Jesus: For the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name. (Luke 1:49). Father, sanctify and purify me from the filthiness of the flesh and of the spirit. Psalm 67:5-7 In a moment, in an instant God can take away your tears and fill your mouth with laughter and songs of joy. What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? i am so grateful I found this site. 4:11), Exhortation (Rom. David enjoyed several turnarounds in his life, he was a man of praise. But they were astonished! He must have wondered if God was through with him, whether there was any joy left on the other side. 2:1), Pray God to help as you pursue your adversary and enables you to recover all that you may have lost as He helped David in 1Sam. Psalm 126 is a song that looks back to when the captives returned to Jerusalem following their long exile in Babylon. bringing security and protection from harm. Start for FREE. Ask God to restore you to His image and likeness, the original form and nature He created man. May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. whereof we rejoice. The church called, we prayed, the Lord led, and suddenly I found myself pastoring the church where we had raised our kids. And then 3) Commit yourself to the Lord and continue to do good. The captives were back in Jerusalem, but there was still much work to be done. Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Church. CONCLUSION: As always we look to Jesus for the ultimate fulfillment of this psalm. And then secondly, trust God to do it again. I believe that God has empowered every believer with strange order of grace to manifest the power of the Holy Ghost. The streams in the south.Rather, the channels in the south. Then it was said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them. 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. (Psalm 126:1-3) This first stanza encourages you to marvel at how God has helped you in the past. We need to pray this not only for ourselves but for the church. This verse expands on the image of verse 5 and focuses on the sower going forth to work and eventually returning with the harvest in his hands. Take comfort. Thank God for bringing you to the last month of the year. And even if it does, this season of sowing in tears will end, and the eternal season of reaping with shouts of joy will come. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. . God bless you. 2. But it was real. So regardless of what we losemore special events, our jobs, or even our liveswe have hope. He shed many tears of his own during his life on earth. O God, you made us in your own image, and you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Teach us to realize the brevity of life,so that we may grow in wisdom. Verse 6:- He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.Which he sows in tears. I am His property. Lamentations 3:22 12:8), Faith (1Cor. Here, the verse states that there were times when the children of God were in trouble, but suddenly, sorrow was gone like a dream, and the joy which came after was so incredible that it seemed unbelievable, and they feared it could be a mere vision of an idle brain. You can trust God with your tears. 40:31; Ps. Verses 1-2 are in the past tense. We praise You for the exceedingly great things that You have done for us in the past and we thank You that even when we prove faithless You remain faithful. Thats what this first image of streams in the Negev means. It could also be used to set the path of a forgiven soul especially when the wrath of the Lord is turned away from it. This verse explains that when we pray for the turning of our captivity, it is important to recall former experiences. In English, he said:] In our continuing catechesis on Christian prayer, we now turn to Psalm 126. Do you share testimonies of Gods goodness with those around you on a regular basis? You begin to lose hope. 6Those who wept as they went out carrying the seedwill come back singing for joy,as they bring in the harvest. (Ezra 1:1-4). And one day we will leave all the sorrows of this world behind for the eternal joys that await us in heaven. Joy is all over this psalm, which is ironic when you consider it is one of the psalms of trouble. You have entered an incorrect email address! My Father, surprise me this month with a great miracle that would make me pinch myself in amazement, in the name of Jesus. in the midst of our present hardship, do not let us forget the past, let us resort unto the Lord, and beseech him to do that for us which we cannot possibly do for ourselves. O Lord my Father, Open my eyes and my life to the revelation that would elevate me above my problems this year, in the name of Jesus. We praise You for the exceedingly great things that You have done for us in the past and we thank You that even when we prove faithless You remain faithful. The psalm basically has two stanzas with two main ideas. 7 He who goes on his way weeping and bears good seed * Prayer is agreeing with God on His covenant. This prayer guide is meant to be a resource for your prayer times. God has done great things for you in the past. Learn how your comment data is processed. it is a song of transformation from captivity. I promise to submit myself to all that you desire of me and to accept all that you permit to happen to me. have in the south wind, evidently thinking of the melting of a frozen stream, instead of the filling of a dry river-bed. Know that God will turn your sorrow into joy. What do you do when you are walking through a time of sorrow? Isaiah 35:6; Joel 2:25. Pray for the harvest to come, earnestly asking the Lord for restoration and revival. If there were no sowing in tears there would be no reaping in joy. And like the psalmist in the Psalms of Ascent, we make our way up toward God through a series of up and down movements. 103:5). Ezra 1:1-4; Job 42:10; Acts 12:9-11, When God delivers you big time, it can feel like youre in a dream. 126:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. 1 Samuel 1:6-7, 2:1 Hannah was a woman of sorrow, her rival made her miserable, but when God stepped into her situation, a barren woman became the mother of six children! 4 Indeed, the LORD has done great things for us already, * I need to be spiritually calm and free. And then trust God to do it again. As Christians, we are meant to know that without God we are nothing. dependent on rain (Jos 15:9), reappearing after dry seasons (compare Job 6:15; Ps 68:9). Dont forget to drop your comments below if you found this prayer helpful. Hebrews 12:2 tells us: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame. (Hebrews 12:2) Jesus knows the trouble and sorrow we face in this life. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.. Please, help me! Father, let there be a sudden visitation of the Holy Spirit that will cause revival to break forth in RCCG City of Grace and in Cambridgeshire during this season, 6. J. The Psalms of Ascent | Stepping Stones to Gods Heart, The LORD has done great things for us! (Psalm 126:3). I experienced a similar feeling when the Lord led us back here to Plantation Community Church. Now you need to trust him to do it again. Psalm 126 is a song that looks back to when the captives returned to Jerusalem following their long exile in Babylon. Amen. It was impossible. As we sow in tears, we will reap a harvest in the Lord. They faced discouragement from within and opposition from without. so i want the best . I (MENTION YOUR NAME) that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.. 2. In God's timing, they reaped from the prayers, patience, and trust they put in Him. We read in Acts 12: Peter had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision Then Peter came to himself and said, Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me. (Acts 12:9-11), B. Laughter and songs of joy You begin to wonder, Is this all that God has for me? B. They are both examples of God working but in different ways. We wish it were, but its not. In fact, he actually thought it was a dream. My divine manifestation for signs & wonders what are you waiting for, locate me now in the name of Jesus 4. Give thanks for what God has done for you, your family, and your community. Having established the meaning of this psalm, it is important to know when to use it. As we look to the last few months of 2020, lets renew our efforts to pray Psalm 126 as a community. From thence, You shall have the joy of reaping. is copyright The Archbishops' Council 2005 and published by Church House Publishing. LORD, make us prosperous again, just as the rain brings water back to dry riverbeds. And this is the first of two images that the psalmist uses to speak of how God works in our lives. Isaiah 3:10 Just like that! If the pagans nations could give glory to God for what he had done, we better do our job too! Avoid partial obedience, like king Saul in 1 Samuel 15:2-3, 7-11, 22 when God through the prophet Samuel instructed him to kill the enemy nation and he kept some. Father, pour upon every member of RCCG, City of Grace the spirit of thanksgiving, prayer and supplications. I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty. (Ruth 1:20-21) Her name Naomi meant pleasant, but life was not pleasant for her right now. In fact the word Negev actually means dry or parched. But in the winter and spring, rains could suddenly send waters rushing through the desert. All rights reserved. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! I need your prayers and Jesus will help me feel happy. God will change your tears to joy. Turn again our captivity, O Lord Perfect what thou hast begun, . Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. Give thanks for what God has done for you, your family, and your community. They caught net-breaking, boat-sinking fishes that day! Call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. Please reveal your beauty in my situation. Meanwhile, when you have been liberated from sin and great oppression. Mount Zion is a symbol for Jerusalem, which itself represents the place where God dwells with his people. Isaiah 25:9, 52:10; Luke 1:49, And when God does a work like this in your life, it brings glory to God and joy for us. Be blessed as you enter God's Presence. They couldnt believe it. help us to sow good seed in time of adversity. 1. Pray for Gods full restoration and blessing. 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