Never Ending Joy

The desert, with its sharp, blowing sand,

will be kind and full of gladness.

The places that are lost

will bloom with beauty.

They will sing with joy

and receive glory and splendor

like we have never seen before.

The land will see the Glory of the Lord

and will make it known to all.

Hold those who are weak,

Strengthen their hands,

steady their walk.

Assure those who are afraid.

"Be strong.  Put aside your fear.

God is coming.

He brings grace and salvation

in unexpected abundance,

in unprecedented abundance."

If you are blind, you will see.

If you are deaf, you will hear.

If you struggle to walk, you will jump with joy.

If you are speechless, you will sing.

Even in the desert, we will see streams of running, fresh water.

Pools of refreshing coolness.

What has been thirsty will fountain up water to share.

Weeds will turn into wheat,

And we will all find our way.

No one will be lost on it.

No one will be afraid.

There will be nothing to fear.

We will return to Zion, singing of the Lord.

Joy will be forever.

Grief and tears will fade away, and

happiness and gladness will be never ending.

Inspired by Isaiah 35:1-10