Christian Poetry
and Art

This example of Christian poetry and art was inspired by the profound words of Psalm 126:5 The wonderful strangeness of the promise is a little challenging to wrap your mind around. But Oh, what a precious promise for all of us who have faced bleak, seemingly hopeless circumstances!

"Those who sow in tears,
will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him"NIV

One of the larger works that I've created in polymer clay, this panel is two feet square, and it is in relief. I painted the panel in gold acrylic and enjoyed adding the shimmer of gold foil to parts of the relief.

It is titled "Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy"
The companion poem that I wrote is below:

"A Secret"

I stumbled on a secret rare
When so confused and full of care
Calmed a soft Eternal voice
Silencing the endless noise

Startled, I had to ponder
So strange, I had to wonder
Sow in tears, to reap with joy
"Sow what?"was my helpless cry

Sorrow, pain and many tears,
Restless worry, hopeless fears
Hardly worthy seed to sow
I had to try, if I must know.

My sorry seed, He received
Such rich treasure, He decreed
Lord of the Harvest, I did not see
That in my sowing, I could be free.

Many blossoms, bright and bold
Treasure, more dear than fine gold
To truly trust Him, a secret rare
This harvest then I gladly share

Do sow in tears, and you will reap
With songs of joy, such peace to keep

Copyright 2007 Sara J

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