Turning Mourning into Joy

 “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭30:11-12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/psa.30.11-12.niv

When my better half left this earth, I was completely numb.  I felt life passed me over.  I was alone now unmerited by a friendship never designed to last.  All things pass away.  In time, all things change.

One day after the other I found myself knocking at your door.  At first for consolation to wash my tears and to beg for mercy.  As time went on, I became myself a new creature as my heart and mind is transformed.  The wailing had stopped and in its stead an awakened spirit breathes.  My sorrows foreshadowed peace and joy that followed.  You oh Lord granted me a second act, another chance to rebuild and refresh my life.