Those who sow in tears reap in joy. Psalms 126:5 Christian journey begins with sowing “tears/sorrow of repentance” that leads to the reaping of “Salvation experience”  – heart filled with joy unspeakable and peace that passes all understanding.  Hannah in her bitter distress, prayed to the Lord and wept with many tears for childbirth and in its appointed time God blessed her…

…Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people… Isaiah 12:4The chapter 12 of Isaiah is a Hymn of Praise. Another graphic description of the people's joy when Jesus comes to reign over the earth. Interestingly there are 3 important aspects in one verse: 1. Praise – Praise gives God the glory due unto His name 2. Prayer…

They sang, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, saying, "For He is good…" – Ezra 3:11During the time of Ezra the scribe, when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their vestments came forward with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the LORD saying.. for He is good.…