Ruth 1:20-21, 4:16-17; Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 51:11, 61:1-3. 1When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,, 2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, 3Then said they among the nations,, The Lord has done great things for them., 4The Lord has indeed done great things for us,, 5Restore again our fortunes, O Lord,, 7Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed,. This prayer guide is meant to be a resource for your prayer times. Who would have thought it? Website: https://www.rayfowler.org. Praise is an altar for divine turn around, praise brings God into devastating situations Psalm 22:3. Pour on us the Spirit of grace and supplication that we may pray and prevail in prayer. O Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore you. You must have a violent faith to provoke a turnaround in your lifes situation. The text shows us how wise it is to turn to the Lord again, who in the past has been so generous to us. They were now back in Jerusalem, back in the holy city, back in Zion, the place where God dwells with his people, and it all felt like a dream. He must have wondered if God was through with him, whether there was any joy left on the other side. Also I will love to Invite You to join our Powerful 24 Hours Prayer Group on Telegram. + In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Verse 2:- 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. I imagine that must be how Job felt when God restored him after his time of suffering. I was even in process of writing an article titled, In Between Churches, or Out of the Ministry? Because we didnt know. Your harvest(reward)shall be greatly increased. He shed many tears of his own during his life on earth. 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. It didnt seem possible. And the second stanza encourages you to trust God to do it again! In English, he said:] In our continuing catechesis on Christian prayer, we now turn to Psalm 126. Thankyou! 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. Morning Prayer: Friday 20 Nov 2020 Psalms (128) and Proverbs (20) ~ Fear God and prosper. The power of prayer comes by praying . make us prosperous again; or take us back to our land. In fact, he actually thought it was a dream. Songs of joy are mentioned twice (see verse 6). ), We all go through hard times, and sometimes when you are in the thick of sorrow, it feels like it will never end. So she asked them to call her Mara, which means bitter.. The second image is that of sowing tears. They needed to rebuild the temple and rebuild the walls. And we read in Ruth 4: Then Naomi took the child, laid him in her lap and cared for him. When I walk through fire, the flames will not hurt me. C. Glory to God and joy for us Psalm 126 Father, this month, give me a pleasant surprise. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. Joy is all over this psalm, which is ironic when you consider it is one of the psalms of trouble. LORD, look upon my case by Your mercy in Jesus name. When the people of Israel were carried off to Babylon they sowed many tears. i am so grateful I found this site. Ask God for the compassion to intercede for those who are suffering around you. 12:8), Faith (1Cor. HUMOR: THE CATCH 1. Father, sanctify and purify me from the filthiness of the flesh and of the spirit. I (MENTION YOUR NAME) that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.. 2. 40:31; Ps. Psalm 126:1 "When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream." "Them that dream": The actual experience of liberation, so unexpected, seemed more like a dream than reality. Isaiah 3:10 So Psalm 126 is a psalm of trouble, but its a psalm of trouble with a twist. (4-6) Psalm 126 is a song that looks back to when the captives returned to Jerusalem following their long exile in Babylon. Therefore, when I go through rivers, I will not drown. RayFowler.org is a place to discuss various issues relating to God and life. Psalm 126 models thankful prayers (vv. Pray for me so thaty I can be delivered today from the bondage of debts. And so their mouths were filled with laughter and songs of joy. J. (d) It is no more impossible for God to deliver his people than to cause the rivers to run in the wilderness and barren places. It is a much needed reminder of how God brings us from tears to joy. Father, increase our capacity. The first image was streams in the Negev. And one day we will leave all the sorrows of this world behind for the eternal joys that await us in heaven. The deliverance is not only from our sin but for salvation, acceptance and life everlasting. and to live to rejoice in your good harvest of all creation; Common Worship: Daily Prayer, material from which is included here, Psalm 30:5 says: Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5) There has never been a sunset yet that was not followed by a sunrise! Click here for more messages from the Psalms of Ascent Series. then were we like those who dream. This is Gods promise to you. 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. For any web postings, please link to the sermon directly at this website. but GOD is first in mylife. O Lord, anoint my mouth for laughter and my tongue for singing this month, in the name of Jesus. Learn how your comment data is processed. 2 Samuel 22:34-36 Psalm 126:1-3 A turnaround is a development or change that results in a favorable and beneficial outcome. Call on God to appear and speak to you in your situation and show you what you dont know that keeps in prison, and that Hell show you great and mighty things (Jer. 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). In fact some of the most heartbreaking passages in the Bible have to do with the exile of the Jews to Babylon passages in the book of Lamentations or like Psalm 137. To experience the best that the Church of England website has to offer, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. Those who sow in tears shall reap with songs of joy. When you want God to strengthen your faith in him. 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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. Then the other nations said about us, "The LORD did great things for them." Indeed he did great things for us; how happy we were! As Charles Spurgeon once said: God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. Genesis 21:6-7; Psalm 137:1-4. Verse 1:-. (Read Psalm 126:1-6 and pray. 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. Some of them had been born in exile. Turnon.js provides guidance on how to activate JavaScript for your particular browser. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.. . They did not let go! Anointing that will make my situation to turn around, rest on me in the name of Jesus 2. The Targum seems to understand it of the change made upon them, like that made on the earth by those; paraphrasing the words, "as the land is turned, when streams of water flow out in a time of drought.''. Thats what we see in verses 2-3: 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 126:2-3), It was said among the nations. What God did for Israel was so amazing that even the surrounding nations had to sit up and take notice of what God had done and give God the glory. Psalm 126 - Sojourn Music ___________ Blessing May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. This is a glorious redemption. Seventy years is a long time. 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. I declare to you who desires a sudden intervention, receive a turnaround in Jesus name! The pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem each year for the feasts would have been acutely aware that this was the same route the captives had taken when they returned. I am sure that I will be back for testimony. It was impossible. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was coming, he yelled louder, despite the world telling him to be quiet Faith will help you to decide that you are dissatisfied with your current situation and to move forward- (2 kings 7:3-7, 1 Samuel 1:9 )Gloria Copeland said: if you let go, its gone! May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. 2. God had shut every door, and we had been out of the ministry for three years. 5. These verses remind us of our responsibility to tell others what God has done for us. How we laughed, how we sang for joy! Have faith that only God can turn your situation around. The captives were back in Jerusalem, but there was still much work to be done. Ephesians 3:20, Father, we pray for the full expression of Your presence during our multicultural days programme in all areas of our lives. But now, as their hearts were inoculated with joy and gladness, it was revealed in their outer appearance and expressed with their mouths. 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! BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. They are both examples of God working but in different ways. 33:1, 3; Ex. Psalm 13 is the 13th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version (KJV): "How long, O Lord". Job 42:10, Father, let me find favour with you and also attend to my needs. For seventy years they endured exile in a foreign land. And then trust God to do it again. 45). It was too good to be true. And then suddenly, God made his plan clear. 30 emphasis verse 8, Father, turn my captivity and bless every member of City of Grace twice as much as weve suffered. We know that nothing can separate us from the love and presence of the Lord. Let me tell you right up front, whatever youre going through, it will get better. In Penitence and Faith: a Service in Lent, 7. This is the first psalm in a new group of three, so we are back to another psalm of trouble. For further information or counseling, you can contact me at everydayprayerguide@gmail.com or Chat me up on WhatsApp And Telegram at +2347032533703. 4Lord, make us prosperous again,[b]just as the rain brings water back to dry riverbeds.5Let those who wept as they planted their crops,gather the harvest with joy! Click here for more messages from the book of, Seahawks and Broncos Post Super Bowl Prayer Huddle, A Piece of Plastic Clay (A Poem for Mothers Day), PP00: Miscellaneous Your mileage may vary, The difference between the 1st and 2nd commandments. Pray that God blesses City of Grace with the following gifts of the Spirit: Administration (1Cor. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. Find scriptures that speak to your issue and speak them. We must sow if its in an even of sorrow, but we shall reap in the bright season of joy. I need your prayers and Jesus will help me feel happy. 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. Having established the meaning of this psalm, it is important to know when to use it. How can you sing when you are held captive in a foreign land? Jeremiah 29:14. You can also check out the Top Posts page to get a feel for the site. just as the rain brings water back to dry riverbeds. We read in Job 42:10: After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. (Job 42:10) Now Job went through far more than you or I ever will. You must speak only what the Lord has spoken! the glare will not allow them to see the fish, so they knew better than Jesus in the natural when it came to fishing. You can trust God with your tears. Divine turnaround is when God steps into a specific situation to reverse the circumstance abruptly, turning it into a positive experience that is beyond human and scientific explanation, I will like to remind you of three people who were in precarious situations and who God turned around their circumstances. Amen. I experienced a similar feeling when the Lord led us back here to Plantation Community Church. As we look to the last few months of 2020, lets renew our efforts to pray Psalm 126 as a community. Verse 5:- They that sow in tears shall reap in joy, According to this verse, it implies that ones present difficulty must not be seen as if it would prevail. In Gods time your sorrow will be lifted, and God will fill your mouth with laughter and songs of joy. You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 103:5). Psalm 48:2, Let us thank God for his ministry and past blessings that God had granted through his ministrations Are you sowing many tears? "Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!" Psalm 126:5 Psalm 126:4. FEBRUARY FIREWORKS 2023 PROPHETIC/FEET-WASHING SERVICE I welcome you to this Prophetic and FEET-WASHING service this evening 1. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition)
Your time of reaping will come. Everydayprayerguide 2019 | All rights reserved, INDLY WATCH EVERYDAYPRAYERGUIDE TV ON YOUTUBE, Powerful Declarations For The Month of March 2023, Prayer Points To Deliver Your Marriage From Strange Woman, 30 Midnight Prayer Points For Financial Breakthrough in 2023, 50 Warfare Prayer Points against forces of darkness. Firstly, the setting of this psalm talks about the return of the Israelites from their exile in Babylon. The first stanza encourages you to marvel at how God has helped you in the past. Spiritually dry and parched? It is also another song of Zion. Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. I am His property. 1. To have a divine turnaround in a situation, you must obey the Lord at all cost, the Lord will always give specific instructions that will lead to your breakthrough. Every scarcity in my life, change to surplus now in the name of Jesus 3.
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