He RESTORES....

The Biblical meaning of the word "restoration" is to receive back more than has been lost to the point where the final state is greater than the original condition.  The main point is that someone or something is improved beyond measure.*

How I love that.  Really, really love that He restores.

I've been praying for a boatload of  wonderful people with broken hearts, broken bodies, broken dreams and promises ... brokenness.  It is incredibly encouraging to me to remember that when the Master heals brokenness, that place of healing is stronger, STRONGER than it ever was before.  The place you and I let Him heal  - restore -   is STRONGER - not forever vulnerable like we tend to live.

Yes, there is a process.  Dennis' mom recently had her knee replaced.  Her wholeness not only depended on the surgeon's precision but her cooperation.  She protected the incession for awhile, started exercising and stretching whether it felt good or not.  Sooner than one might think, she needed to use her knee in it's restored condition.  Her mind and muscles wanted to still protect what had been hurt, and walk with a limp.  She had to decide to use those muscles anyway and trust that that was the way to wholeness.

Trust His process as He restores your soul.

Is. 61:7 - 7 Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.

1 Peter 5:10 - And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

Ps. 51:12 - Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.










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