Joy When Life Feels Heavy: finding hope in hard times

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares joy in hard seasons from Psalm 126 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: Psalm 126:1–6

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – joy that feels out of reach

00:19 Scripture – Psalm 126

00:54 Reflection – plant joy in tears

04:32 Prayer – trust God with your tears

05:01 Thought Starter – where can you plant joy today?

Thought Starter: Where is God asking you to plant joy today—in your home, workplace, school or college, street, corps or church, or friendships?

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About this channel

Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in your home, school or college, workplace, neighbourhood, family life, corps and church, and community.

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