Psalm 30 30:1-7 - I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit. Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. 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.

This passage from Psalm 30 talks about the joy that comes after a time of sorrow. The psalmist praises God for delivering him from distress and restoring his soul from death. Though he had been weeping at night in his troubles, God turned his mourning into dancing. His favor lasts forever while anger is only for a moment. When we are in prosperity, it's easy to feel secure and invincible, but God remains our source of security and strength even when hiding his face from us brings dismay. Through trusting in God's faithfulness, our weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.

We all experience times of sorrow in this life, whether from illness, hardship, or loss. It's easy to feel hopeless when under the weight of troubles or when it seems God has turned away from us. But this psalm reminds us that even the darkest of nights will give way to a new dawn and joy's light. Though anger or discipline from God may be brief, his unfailing love and favor towards those who trust in him lasts forever. When life is going well it's tempting to rely only on our own perceived strength or accomplishments. But true security comes from abiding in God's presence through both good and bad times. No matter what trials may come, we can take comfort knowing our God is faithful to restore and lift us up again. Even in the pit, his praise and truth will be declared. Our hope is not in circumstances or feelings, which are fleeting, but in the eternal God who turns our mourning into dancing.

Heavenly Father, thank you for your faithfulness that endures forever. When troubles come and it feels like the night will never end, remind us that you are our joy and that a new morning is coming. Help us to fix our eyes on you rather than on shifting circumstances or feelings. Even when we cannot see or feel your presence, may we continue trusting that you are at work for our good. Fill us with your peace that passes understanding and your hope that lifts our eyes above the storms. We pray in the name of Jesus, our strength and song. Amen.