Passion for Praise: 'What Joy!'

Saturday, February 12, 1955

When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the Lord has done for them." Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!
— Psalm 126:1-3

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Amazing Things!
Devo: Passion for Praise
"When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations..."
Psalm 126:2
Devo: Today's Verse
"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them.""
Filled with Joy
Illustration of Psalm 126:2
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 126:2 -- Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 126:1-3 — When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the Lord has done for them." Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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