For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Psalm 30:5

We say “how true” in agreement, or with awe, and sometimes with joy. At night, if the day’s troubles weigh heavy on me, I go to bed thankful that I can pray and rest, but the Lord grants me more than rest. He changes the storm to strength for the day. The turmoil turns to confidence that the Holy Spirit never leaves me. That feeling I call joy.

The older I get, the more certain I am that turmoil will pass, that God alleviates my fears, and that the transformation is not only for one night going to morning but for eternity. This life is but “a moment” in God’s time. Our nights are followed by mornings.

Judy Scherr
Lemay, MO

Lord of all creation, You can change night to day and make our mornings glow. Help us cling to Your Word until morning comes. Amen.

Reflect: Like those who went before us, we are now witnesses of God’s grace. Tell it.

Read: Psalm 30 and Hebrews 12:1-13