I began this series talking about exhaustion and the side effect of such weariness: wanting to get to the Presence of God when we feel so far away.
When getting there takes effort.
When the journey takes us through the desert places.
When the pace is all uphill.
Read MorePsalm 84 describes the pilgrim making this way to Zion, to the Presence of God. But the Valley of Weeping is part of the journey.
To our modern ears, going through the valley of Weeping sounds like something we would all rather avoid. I sure would! And this Covid crisis is indeed a Valley of Weeping for many: we have lost loved ones in this crisis--family members, classmates, neighbors, and more. We have lost jobs, opportunities, security, and the comfort of our routine. We feel isolated and lonely.
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