How happy we are when someone shares a Bible verse with us, saying, "Your sorrow will turn into joy." This verse can be found in John 16:20-24. When I saw this verse thrice a few days back, I thought God was telling me something. And today, when I saw it again, I couldn't resist the urge to write about it. As we know, our God speaks to us through His unfailing words from the Holy Bible. The immediate verse after it talks about grief.
I have gone through the process of grieving for a dear one, and I know how terrible sorrow can be—so overwhelming that it almost makes us think we cannot be joyful again. But here is our God, who knows everything we go through, everything we feel. He tells us that our sorrow will be turned to joy. Certain things in our lives are only possible through God. This is one such thing. Turning someone's sorrow into joy is His work. He turns seasons into refreshing ones. He is the one who brings an end to the journey in the wilderness.
Whatever is causing grief in our hearts, we can bring it to God. As the following verse says: "Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete" (John 16:24). We can boldly come into His presence and ask Him—the Prince of Peace—to fill our hearts with joy.
Dear God, thank You for Your great name, which is above all names. We love You, Lord. Thank You for changing our sorrow into joy. Thank You for the refreshing season You are about to bring into our lives. Thank You for making possible the things we thought would never change. What a privilege it is to serve You, to love You, to hear from You, and to walk with You, dear Lord. Be with us, Father. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
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