Key Scripture: “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 (NLT)

Grief can feel all-consuming, like a night that never ends. The loss of a loved one, the shattering of a dream, or the pain of separation can make it seem as though the darkness will last forever. In these moments, it can be hard to imagine a time when joy will return.

Psalm 30:5 gives us a powerful reminder of God’s promise: while sorrow may come, it is not permanent. We may weep through the long night, but God assures us that joy is waiting on the other side. This promise doesn’t dismiss the reality of our grief, but it gives us hope in the midst of it. The night may feel endless, but dawn is coming.

Hope doesn’t mean that we rush through grief or ignore our pain. Instead, it is the quiet assurance that God is still at work, even when we can’t see it. It is trusting that He will bring beauty from our brokenness and joy from our sorrow, in His time.

In our darkest moments, hope gives us the strength to hold on. It reminds us that grief, though painful, is not the end of our story. God’s faithfulness ensures that after the tears, there will be restoration, and after the mourning, there will be rejoicing. Though the night seems long, morning will surely come, and with it, new life and hope.

Ending Prayer: Lord, in the midst of my grief, I hold on to the hope that You have promised. I trust that, though I weep now, joy will come in the morning. Help me to rest in Your faithfulness, even when I cannot see how things will get better. Fill my heart with hope, and remind me that You are always at work, even in the darkest of times. Thank You for Your promise of joy and restoration. In Jesus’ name, Amen.