Sow with Tears
Psalm 126:5- Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy
We all know that sowing and reaping is a principle of God’s kingdom. So how can we reap if we do not sow? When we think about sowing the first thing that may come to mind is the illustration of a farmer sowing seeds in his field to reap a harvest. But what about when we sow with tears? In Psalm 126:5 God promises that those who sow with tears WILL reap with songs of Joy. When we plant a seed we expect a harvest, it is no different when we sow with tears. With God’s promise in this text, we can expect joy after the sorrow. 
We can also expect the tears we sow to water the word of God that is imprinted on our hearts, which in turn will produce a harvest of the things of God in our life. We can not let situations or circumstances destroy us or distort our view of God.
How have life’s circumstances tried to steal your joy and distort your view of God? And how did you refocus your eyes back to him?
Jamile Dotch
I believe I suffered from postpartum depression for a few years after my last child. Every day was gloomy and I can’t really remember having any variation in emotions during that time. One of my close cousins that I was raised with, like a sister, passed away and I felt nothing. My heart cried out to God every day because this was not how I wanted to live my life. I had to tell myself “God is near, God is here, God has not forsaken me” even though I could not feel His presence. I heard Him say “Cry out” but I remember thinking the people in my house are going to think I’m crazy if I did that. Well, one Sunday at church, the Spirit was really moving and having His way in the place. I cried out and no sound came out of my mouth, but it was my soul! My soul cried out to the Lord and it felt so good. Release it. That’s what God wanted me to do. The enemy wanted me to believe God had left me in that dark place, but I knew in my heart my Father was right there with me.
I believe I suffered from postpartum depression for a few years after my last child. Every day was gloomy and I can’t really remember having any variation in emotions during that time. One of my close cousins that I was raised with, like a sister, passed away and I felt nothing. My heart cried out to God every day because this was not how I wanted to live my life. I had to tell myself “God is near, God is here, God has not forsaken me” even though I could not feel His presence. I heard Him say “Cry out” but I remember thinking the people in my house are going to think I’m crazy if I did that. Well, one Sunday at church, the Spirit was really moving and having His way in the place. I cried out and no sound came out of my mouth, but it was my soul! My soul cried out to the Lord and it felt so good. Release it. That’s what God wanted me to do. The enemy wanted me to believe God had left me in that dark place, but I knew in my heart my Father was right there with me.
Wow, Pamela. This is something I did not know about you. You are always full of smiles and life. I am so glad that God brought you out!
Amen Mrs. Pam! Thank you for sharing. That is another excellent example. Even though you may not have cried physical tears at that moment, your sprit needed God at that exact moment to relieve you of that heavy burden. For myself there were times where all I could do was read a scripture or simply just listen to a gospel song because I knew only God could help me with the pain I was feeling at that moment. I found the more I spent time with God and just honestly expressed how I was feeling to him in prayer, I noticed over time the anger, disappointment ,etc. began to lessen and the Joy returned.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalms 51: 12
Amen!
I carry the world on my back I’m praying daily and I know this is God world and what every goes on it’s a purpose according to his word! I have been through 15 surgeries and loss 3 babies and had to learn how to walk and my depression is bad most of the time!! The times I was down I felt like what am I here for what is my purpose God why I was born with so much pain! I often keep to my self because I feel like a burden on people, I’m always counseling other people and I received many calls daily to help and I really enjoyed helping people in every way but there’s no number for me to dial to do the same but to talk to my Lord and Savior! God has truly blessed me and I’m so grateful for all he’s has done for me I have came a mighty long way!! God bless the readers Amen!!
Virginia that is a powerful testimony. You have been through a lot, and I am grateful that God continues to bring you through! If you ever need anything, please feel free to call me. I will continue to pray for you and your family!!
This is my testimony . Awhile ago during my prayer time with God..I would say ” God I know you are with me but I don’t feel your presence, please show yourself strong in my life.On January 19, I started my morning with Prayer and worship not knowing I was going to have a horrible car açcident. My truck was t- boned , flipped twice and hydroplane about two hundred feet. I thought I was going to die! I was crying hysterically.. thinking about my family and my life. With every breathe I had.. I shouted to God ” JESUS HELP ME! ” After the THIRD time I heard a loud boomed my truck had hit the railing. When I look back over my life ..I have sowed with so many tears!! I’m truly grateful that I serve a GOD that thought I was WORTH SAVING!! He supplied all my needs! So with tears in my eyes and the breath He has Blessed me with I say ” Praise Him ! Praise Him ! Praise Him !
JESUS BLESS IT SAVIOR , HE’S WORTHY TO BE PRAISED ” In this lifetime we will continue to sow in tears and experience UNSPEAKABLE JOY. Hallelujah I’m still here
Awesome testimony! I’m so glad that you are still here!
Jamile, thanks for reminding us of Gods faithfulness, even when we’re hurting and don’t understand why.
Chanta,, Virginia, and Pam I’m certain your testimonies have blessed and encouraged all who have read your post for the scripture tells us we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the words of our testimony.
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful
Thanks for sharing this Jamile. One of my bigger challenges that God brought me through was finishing nursing school. During the latter part of my journey to become a nurse, two things happened. First, my father passed. Second, the nursing college I was attending closed two months shy of me graduating with my degree. I felt so defeated and wanted to give up, but God! I begin to question whether or not heard God correctly. In those moments when I thought I couldn’t, I cried out to God. He gave me the strength and courage I needed to finish nursing school and walk in the call he has placed on my life.