To Dream Again

Psalm 126: 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,we were like those who dream.

2Then our mouth was filled with laughterand our tongue with shouts of joy;
then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them.”
3The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.

4Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb!

Thoughts: Perhaps it is ironically providential that on the eve of the coldest night of the month, boaters are allowed to go out again freely.  I think the Lord will force some social distancing when the governor may not.  On the other hand those who have been eating outside in the wind will finally be allowed to keep their paper menus and napkins from flying away.
     When things begin to open up, there is a cracked smile on our heart.  We have cautious hopes of being restored, and of having our fortunes being restored.  This is a dream.  We are dreaming of the time when our children will go back and play with friends without worry of passing something on to grandma.  We are dreaming about one day shaking hands.
     Our dreams have been squelched and seen as too distant.  But as things begin to open back up- we are like those who dream good dreams.

Prayer; Lord, restore us- help us to dream again. Heal us and make us whole.