Be restored

Tonight I had a sweet little song come to my mind as I rocked Raleigh for bedtime.

"You've taken my shame and called me by a new name.  You've taken my pain and in its place you give me joy.  You bring restoration, you bring restoration, you bring restoration to my soul."

Such a simple song. Such sweet words.  How true those words ring in my heart.  I love how He reminds me of all the ways He has shown His love for me.  This song is an anthem to my life.  If you have read my blogs or know me you know why.

So tonight, my purpose in this blog is to remind you that if you are in a season of pain, shame, guilt, disappointment, etc, He knows!  He is there to make you whole, to restore you to better than original. I can't tell you how or when but if you believe and receive, He is faithful.  One thing you must remember and it is a hard thing to do but you have to let it go in order for it to be healed and restored.  You let it go and give it to Him.  You are not strong enough to hold on to it yourself.

I will leave you with this verse, my favorite of all time.

Zephaniah 3:17 "The Lord your God is with you, a mighty savior.  He will take delight in you with gladness.  With His love, he will calm all your fears.  He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."