Behind Enemy Lies (Part 1): Weeping is Wasted

TO START: Today we begin a new series, Behind Enemy Lies, a series about the unseen battle where truth is twisted just enough to deceive and entrap. Yet in the confusion, God speaks light and truth. Each week, we’ll expose one lie and replace it with the truth God has already spoken—and continues to speak.

In the first message, we will combat the lie that our weeping, our tears, our grief are wasted by recognizing the truth of God’s past faithfulness, his redeeming waters of life in present anxiety & the tears of redemption for future joy. 

TO READ: Psalm 126:1-6

TO DISCUSS:

(1.) What’s a belief you once thought was true, but later realized wasn’t—and what helped you see the truth?

(2.) When you think about a time God came through for you, did it feel more like a slow process or a sudden “like a dream” moment—and why?

(3.) Where in your life can you trace God’s faithfulness in a way that still brings you joy—and how might intentionally remembering it change your outlook right now?

(4.) Where in your life does it feel drought-stricken right now? Your faith? Your relationships? Your family? Your joy? Your work? Your bank account?

(5.) What are you praying for right now that has led you to deep sorrow, tears? What are you longing for God to restore/redeem through your tears?

TO PRAY:

To close this week, consider creating a place of silent prayer to take inventory of the places where people feel on their current pilgrimage with God? Remembering past faithfulness, stuck in the midst of current anxiety, sowing in tears but reaping in joy at the same time. 

Lord, You are faithful yesterday, today, and forever. Where we’ve believed lies, lead us into Your truth. Where we’ve seen Your hand before, remind us again and fill us with joy.

In the places that feel dry, bring renewal. In the areas marked by sorrow and tears, bring hope and restoration. Help us trust that nothing is wasted in Your hands.

Teach us to remember Your goodness, to hold onto Your promises,
and to believe that You are still at work—turning our weeping into joy. Amen.