An Easy Exchange~

TGIF Greetings~

Psalm 30:11 “You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy.”

I dread making the exchange/return line at the store.  It seems like I always wind up with a trainee who isn’t quite sure how to handle the transaction.  One time I returned some clothing only to realize that I was charged for the merchandise again.  I basically paid twice for something I returned, but of course, I didn’t bother to check until I was in the car.  Back to the line I went.  I remember telling my husband that I know Jesus is in my heart and in my hands because He kept me from smacking her when she treated me rudely.  She was not happy to see me, or happy to have to call her supervisor for help. Ditto for me!      

There is, however, an exchange God wants to make for us that requires no line and no hassle.  There is no rudeness involved, and the One Who attends to us is perfect at His job.  And when you leave, you do so feeling way better than you did before you got there.  

Today’s verse happens when we activate the verse right before it: “Hear me, LORD, and have mercy on me. Help me, O LORD." 

Prayer is simple.  You just open your mouth, your trap, your beak, your chops, or your jaws and speak with Him.

Whatever is on your mind or on your heart – just say it.  When we are honest with Him, He takes our garments of sorrow and exchanges them for garments of joy. 

I love the idea of God Himself outfitting me with garments of joy.  I know they will look perfect on me, and everyone around me will comment on how good I look with joy all over me.   

PRAYER: Hear us, Lord, and have mercy on us, Help us, o Lord.  We thank You for hearing our prayer, and gladly exchange our garments of sadness, frustration, fear, loneliness, and hopelessness for garments of joy joy joy! In Jesus’ name, AMEN~