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Oct '24

October 8, 2024

Posted on 8Oct CATEGORIES: General

08
Oct '24
Psalm 126 1-3 It seemed like a dream, too good to be true,
    when God returned Zion’s exiles.
We laughed, we sang,
    we couldn’t believe our good fortune.
We were the talk of the nations—
    “God was wonderful to them!”
God was wonderful to us;
    we are one happy people.

4-6 And now, God, do it again—
    bring rains to our drought-stricken lives
So those who planted their crops in despair
    will shout “Yes!” at the harvest,
So those who went off with heavy hearts
    will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing.

As I read Psalm 126 and finalize my packing and preparations to start our Camino de Santiago trek, I am reflecting on past victories and God’s faithfulness, that just as the Israelites experienced the joy of deliverance, this journey represents a fight for the freedom and restoration of those trapped in modern-day slavery. Each step taken on the Camino will mirror the steps that victims of trafficking take as they rebuild their lives after being freed from captivity. 

This verse is a call to endurance, faith and hope as this trek is not just a physical journey—it’s a spiritual one that echoes the themes of Psalm 126: from captivity to freedom, from sorrow to joy, from labor to harvest. 

Together, our team, our church community, friends, family, etc. are sowing seeds through awareness and fundraising, trusting that God will turn today’s tears and struggles into a future harvest of freedom and healing for many. Psalm 126 conveys hope to those who are suffering, promising that their perseverance will be rewarded by God. Just as the final verse uses agricultural imagery, symbolizing that hard work and sorrow in difficult seasons will eventually produce a harvest of blessings and joy, we trust that our efforts, even if they feel small in the face of such a large issue, will ultimately bring about a harvest of freedom and justice. Let’s always remember that when we put our trust in Jesus, no matter what we’re going through, He will always provide. He covers us with His infinite love and fills our spirit with joy.
 
Adriana Santovenia

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