[The Mayor]

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Joy In The Morning
July 26, 2011

Angie could not see through the fogged-up windows in her car. Inadvertently, she pulled out in front of a truck. The accident caused such damage to her brain that she could no longer speak or take care of herself.

Over the years, I have been amazed at the resiliency of Angie’s parents. Recently I asked them, “How have you managed to get through this experience?” Her father thoughtfully responded, “In all honesty, the only way we have been able to do this is by drawing close to God. He gives us the strength we need to help us through.”

Angie’s mother agreed and added that around the time of the accident their grieving was so deep that they wondered if they would ever have joy again. As they both leaned upon God, they experienced countless unexpected provisions for the physical and spiritual care of Angie and their entire family. Although Angie may never regain her ability to speak, she now responds to them with wide smiles and this gives them joy. Her parents’ favorite verse continues to be: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Ps. 30:5).

Have you experienced extreme sorrow? There is the promise of future joy amid your tears as you lean upon our loving Lord.

New mercies every morning,
Grace for every day,
New hope for every trial,
And courage all the way. —McVeigh

Leave your sorrows with Jesus, the “Man of Sorrows.”

Read: Psalm 40:1-5

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. —Psalm 30:5

Bible in a year:
Psalms 40-42; Acts 27:1-26

[jaycee]

Such a beautiful lesson today, Mayor. I have always loved the verse.....Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. —Psalm 30:5

[geologist]

Psalm 40:1-5

King James Version (KJV)

Psalm 40
“
1.I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

2.He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

3.And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

4.Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

5.Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.”
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What wonderful thoughts to contemplate and remember ...