Psalm 126:5-6: “Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep
as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.”
Dear Friend,
I hope today’s post holds a word for you.
I am currently writing exams, and it is almost
becoming a nightmare for me. As a law student, I have so much to get into my
head; sections of the constitution, criminal law provisions, contract act
provisions, philosophical arguments and so on. Sometimes I just want to throw
my hands in the air and give up. In fact on some days I have shed a few tears
of frustration… we all have our days where we just wanna give up… it is a part
of this life, but once there is life my dear, there is hope.
The verse above reminds me that in my own situation,
the time and effort I am investing in my education are all seasons of planting…
and how I plant greatly determines how and what I will reap! The season of
planting is a painful one. This is where the digging, hoeing, clearing of the
field, planting, weeding and watering takes place. This is the period of
backbreaking, exhausting work. But the harvest! It is a joyous season. The harvest
comes after the planting. The harvest is the reward for the painful season of
planting.
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In the verse, there is a guarantee (“…will harvest”)
that when I plant in pain, I will reap with joy. Therefore, the planter plants
with the aftermath in mind. He or she knows that there will be a time of rejoicing
after the pain. After the tears come the songs of joy.
The season of planting is not a forever something. It
will surely come to an end and the way I plant determines how my season of
harvest will be like. This season of planting for me (education/exams) is not
funny. It is exhausting and backbreaking work. But I must look forward to the
joys of harvesting what I have planted. This season will not last forever!
Father,
Help me to be strong in my Spirit even though my
body is weak… this education of mine… it’s wearying me, tiring me, it is
hard work. I need Your grace to keep planting… to keep sowing, to keep
investing. Help me not to throw in the towel and give up. Help me to be steadfast
and resilient even when my eyes are filled with tears. Help me to look forward
to the joys of harvest and to be encouraged. Give me grace Lord. Give me
strength, give me patience even in this season of planting. I choose to keep
planting. Remember my tears and give me a good harvest.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
I hope you are encouraged dear friend… keep planting…
it will definitely be worth it in the end!
In Christ,
Ishanpepe
