Friday, April 2, 2021

Psalm 126: Praying with Tears on Good Friday

ScripturePsalm 126, John 19:16-30

Focus Verse:  Psalm 126:5
May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.

Commentary:  I can’t imagine the tears of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Of course, there were others who were close to Jesus there with her as Jesus died at the cross.  There were undoubtedly many others weeping as well.  Somehow a mother's (and a father's) tears are different.  I often wonder how a mother lives on after the death of a child.  To hear the words, “It is finished.”  NO, It’s not fair!   

Psalm 126 is one of the later Psalms of Ascent, a song of deep trust in God, a song that understand life, fair or not.  One day we will find joy in our heart again.  It is a psalm we can pray and deepen our faith with!

Reflection
:  Have you experienced the journey from tears to joy?  How has God comforted you in overwhelming grief? 

Sometimes, in our grief, it is hard to hold so many words.  If music is a spiritual pathway for you, listen to this instrumental piano cover of Via Dolorosa, which means "Way of Suffering," beautifully played by Kaleb Brasee… you can listen and read the lyrics in silence or just listen and let the music soothe your soul.

Intercessory and Breath Prayer:
Comforting God, sometimes the losses we experience are overwhelming, especially when we lose loved ones.  Sometimes, we aren’t sure how to move on.  When others are grieving, we aren’t sure what to say to them.  Send an extra measure of peace to those who have lost children. Help us all to remember that joy will come again one day. 

Breathing in … God of our Tears
Breathing out … Hear our Prayer

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