Restoration
You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth (Psalm 71:20; NLT).
“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind” (Luke 10:27; NLT).
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength (Isaiah 40:31; NLT).
I say to myself, “The LORD is my inheritance; therefore I will hope in him” (Lamentations 3:24; NLT).
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy (Psalm 28:7; NLT).
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them
(1 John 4:16; NLT).
Lord,
Restore me to life again,
And lift me up
From the depths of the earth.
My body is weak –
Help me to find strength
In your power.
My mind is sad –
Help me to find hope
In your Word.
My heart is lonely –
Help me to find joy
In your presence.
My soul is empty –
Help me to find fulfilment
In your love.
Lord,
Restore me to life again,
And lift me up
From the depths of the earth,
I pray.
Through Jesus’ name,
Amen.