Dreamers

"We were like dreamers," Psalm 126:1.

And, no, we weren't the only ones. What was it like? Our mouths were filled with laughter! Our tongues overflowed with songs! We were glad! So what brought all this on? God. God did. What did God do to bring this joy? He restored his people. That's what he did. Everybody around saw that Jehovah had done great things. God had done great things. For us. But memories of past glories only bring present sadness. So, dear God: Do it again. Please. Restore us anew. Return streams and pools to our desert wastes. Give us strength today to sow your Word despite tears, trusting in your joyful harvest tomorrow. May we go out planting seeds of righteousness, and then to come back with your happy bounty. Sky kingdom.

With a brother or sister today we exchange yesterday's dreams with hope in God's faithful Word. And, together, confidently, we give thanks anticipating joy in God's sure restoration.