It is cold outside! And it is far from the month of May. In fact, things are so crazy that many of us can't keep up with what day it is. We are all experiencing some of the same trials. What better time to unite in hope, seek God in faith, and help one another in love (Colossians 1:4-6; 2 Corinthians 13:11). God loves you and stands ready to restore you.
King David and the psalmists were no strangers to trials and heartbreak.
Psalms 71: 19-20 says:
"Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God? Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up".
When you think if restoring, you may imagine replacing a broken picture frame, rebuilding a car, or even adding some paint to withered furniture. We restore things that have value to us, so that they can last longer and have a new life and purpose. In the same manner, God restores us from our brokenness to: keep us aligned with Him, keep us humble, and to help us withstand the enemy (1 Peter 5:6-10). He also gave us His Son, Jesus Christ, to completely restore us to Him.
Throughout the scriptures (especially the Psalms), you'll see prayer after prayer and example after example of God's restorative power. Continue to trust in Him during the difficult times. Believe that the God of all creation is not blind to your struggle (Isaiah 40: 25-28). Keep pursuing and praying!
Pick up your cross today (Luke 9:23) and trust in God's provision. Be renewed today by delving into His Word (Proverbs 1:1-7).
Remember that:
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV
We are all in this together!
PRAYER
Father, we ask today for Your hand in our lives. We pray for the restoration of our lives by Your process. That process may not look like what we would think or plan, but we know that because You see all that is, was, and is to come...that ultimately, You will do what is most compassionate and best. Father, today we come before Your Holy throne to ask for Your restoration in our lives. We submit ourselves to Your ever-loving Will and kindness throughout. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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