The LORD is the one who restores. The imagery is that of harvest joy even though the planting was done in sorrow. Much of our lives we will have to be doing the right thing, not knowing whether it will result in any kind of satisfaction or success. We have to trust the God who restores. He has our future in his hands.
LORD, give us wisdom to trust you during the planting season, the long days when we see no sprouts.
Psalm 126