Psalm 126:4-6
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like the watercourses in the Negeb.
May those who sow in tears
reap with shouts of joy.
Those who go out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
carrying their sheaves.

Reflection:
Pandemic, discrimination, political conflict, civility, health challenges, and catastrophic events etc. all present challenges for our modern society and the world. Is there no better time for a dialogue with God?

We all request help and solutions for these issues affecting our psyche and collective well-being. Where is God? Does He hear our cries? Does He care? Can God do anything to help resolve these calamities and restore our faith and love for one another, and enrich our relationship with God? In Psalms, David had many of these same challenges.

I believe the solutions are within us. Through prayer and having that dialogue with God, He will lead us to discover solutions and contentment.

Recently our daughter Lindsay and Tom in Las Vegas had contracted COVID, were home alone, and struggling to exist and recover. They have recovered. Sandy and I prayed for Gods healing oversight and we have reasons for singing gods praises.

Prayer:
Lord you have done great things. A dialogue with you will always lift our spirits, renew our soul and help us to find contentment in our heart. Thank you for being there with us, and continue to inspire us to sing your praises. Amen.

– Doug Shuck