Read Psalm 30
‘Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.’ —Psalm 30:5
I recently reread some of my journals from college. When I did, I realized I didn’t feel about myself then as I do today. My struggles with loneliness and doubts about my faith felt overwhelming at the time, but now I can see how God has carried me to a better place. This reminded me that what feels overwhelming today will one day be part of a greater story of His healing love. Psalm 30 is a celebration psalm that similarly looks back with amazement and gratitude on God’s powerful restoration: from sickness to healing, from feeling God’s judgment to enjoying His favor, from mourning to joy (VV. 2–3, 11).
The psalm is attributed to David, who experienced restoration so incredible he confessed, “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning” (V. 5). Despite the pain he had endured, David discovered something even greater—God’s powerful hand of healing. If you are hurting today and need encouragement, recall those times in your past when God carried you through to a place of healing. Pray for trust that He will do so again.
– Monica
Father, you are Jehovah -Rapha, the God who heals. We remember with gratitude the many days you have healed us. We pray for the people around the globe right now and in our own country, whoare suffering, we pray for their healing that you will reach out and touch them at such a time as this. In Jesus name ~ Amen
