“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
— Psalm 30:5 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
God’s anger or discipline—it’s not permanent. In fact, the “moment” of His anger highlights how overwhelmingly abundant His grace is. His favor, His love, that’s what defines our relationship with Him. The tough times are fleeting compared to the eternity of His kindness.
What this verse teaches me is that we aren’t meant to stay in despair. Grief may visit us, but it’s never meant to make its home in our hearts. No matter how long the night feels, God’s promise is that joy will always follow. His favor doesn’t wane. It’s not a temporary thing; it’s a lifetime guarantee.
I find this comforting because it acknowledges that life will have its struggles, but it also affirms that those struggles won’t have the last word. We don’t live under a cloud of perpetual judgment or sorrow. Instead, we live in the warmth of God’s favor, knowing that even in the darkest night, dawn is inevitable.
So if you’re in a season of weeping, hold on. Morning’s coming. And when it does, you’ll see that God’s been with you the whole time, holding you, loving you, and bringing you to a place of rejoicing once again.
Personal Prayer
Heavenly Father, teach me to trust in You that even when I face seasons of sorrow or uncertainty, Your joy is waiting just around the corner. Help me to hold on to hope, knowing that my tears are temporary and Your grace is eternal. Give me the strength to endure the night, and the faith to look forward to the morning, where Your love and peace will bring new life to my soul.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.