Psalm 126

Almost all of us from time to time encounter diffi culties and trials . . .

Loss of a job Loss of income Loss of family home Too little work Too much work Dissatisfaction with work Lack of accomplishment Feelings of inferiority Feelings of failure Feelings of guilt Legal problems Loss of self-esteem Recent change in life Separated from loved ones Disappointed by someone

Hurt by a longtime friend Loss of a loved one Marital strife Family problems Raising family alone Children with special needs Loved one not a believer Serious health issues Frequent pain Caring for loved one Personal tragedy Struggling with addiction Struggling with sin Embarrassment Loneliness

God loves us very much, and He has promised that He will see us through whatever troubles us.

With God’s help, love, and kindness, surely good things and better days are coming!

Psalm 126:4-6

Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the desert. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying his sheaves with him.

1. There are many people in the world who hurt much more than we do.

1. There are many people in the world who hurt much more than we do.

2. As bad as it may seem, things can and do get better.

Psalm 126:4-6

Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the desert. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying his sheaves with him.

Psalm 126:4-6

Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the desert. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying his sheaves with him.

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your cares (anxieties) upon Him, because He cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your cares (anxieties) upon Him, because He cares about you.

God can take the things in our lives that hurt us, that enslave us, and that defeat us, and He can turn them all around.

Matthew 8

v2-3 man with leprosy v5-7 centurion’s servant lying paralyzed v14-15 Peter’s mother-in-law sick with fever v28 two men possessed by demons

Matthew 9

v2-6 man paralyzed and lying in bed v18, 25 men’s daughter who died v20-22 woman with bleeding problem v27-29 two blind men

Jesus was always taking care of people and meeting their needs.

He can surely take care of ours.

Psalm 126

Psalm 126:1-3 When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

Psalm 126:1-3 When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.