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SORROWS INTO JOY!
Stella Dhinakaran
My dear beloved,
Are you saying my lost dreams will never be restored, I have lost it all? Stay rest assured, we have the God of the impossible who through the Bible says, Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy. (John 16:20)
The God of Love gave His only Son, Jesus Christ for this very purpose. Remember, He came to give you the oil of joy instead of mourning. How will the Lord change your sorrow into joy? The Bible clearly states, The chastisement for our peace was upon Him (Isaiah 53:5). He carried away all the sorrows that we would encounter in life on the cross.
The Lord bore all our sorrows in the family life, caused by sickness and bitterness, caused by lacks, weaknesses, reproaches of others etc., on the cross. Thats why when we look up to Him, He empowers us, revives us from the dreadful state of sorrow and gives us a new hope and brand new life.
A sister, who had no child for several years, shed bitter tears of sorrow as she had lost all hope and decided to end her life. That was the time, her friend introduced her to the Lord and assured her that the Lord will reveal His power to her and change her sorrow into joy. Thus saying, she invited her to the Jesus Calls Blessing Meeting. She attended the meeting and the Lord kept His Word infilling her with His joy miraculously and fulfilling the desires of her heart for a baby. She was blessed with a baby girl and her joy knew no bounds. Today she stands as a testimony for the Lord who turned her mourning into dancing.
So beloved, stand firm in the Lord never doubting He has great plans for you. Be diligent to hold on to Him and His promise according to the verse, Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him (Psalm 2:12). Pour out your sorrow at His feet believing that the Lord will hear your prayers and help you.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus believing and holding onto every promise that You have given us, I place my complete trust in Your unfailing love for me. You are the Lord who never fails. O Rock of all ages, I believe that Your ears are inclined to my prayers and will answer me at the right time. So here I am Lord, surrendering my all to You and casting all my burdens on You. Help me to live for Your glory forever.
In Jesus name,
Amen