Sowing and Reaping

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.
1 When the LORD brought back the captives to [a] Zion,
we were like men who dreamed. [b]
2 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."

3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.

4 Restore our fortunes, [c] O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.

5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.

6 He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.

Bee's Thoughts:

"No pain, no gain and God helps those who help themselves," as the saying goes. Yes, God is always fair, even if we don't see it at first.

In every aspect of life, be it our career or relationship, we need to not just 'sow' the 'seeds' but also to 'water' them and let God provide the 'sunshine' for growth. If we don't put in effort or labour hard, and pray for God's grace, what we do may just be futile pursuits. For "Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain." (Psalm 127:1).

Yes, the above song of praises came as a result of the labourers.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me that I need to take time to labour with You in order to see fruits in what I do. I pray that I will always remember to entrust my work and relationship into Your hand and also to work at them. I need to partner with You in these aspects of my life. Forgive me for tiems I thought I could do things by myself. Now I surrender them to You. Take them and make them Yours.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.