Psalm of the Week: You Have Turned My Sorrow/Psalm 30

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Psalm of the Week: You Have Turned My Sorrow/Psalm 30

Journeying the Psalms #9

Mar 10, 2025

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Proclaiming God’s power to transform sorrow into ‘dancing and song,’ this Psalm is sung to the uplifting Irish melody, “Green Grows the Laurel.” It’s a testament to coming through a time of sorrow and mourning, and finding dancing, song, and joy once again.

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