Restore — All Things New

I recently wrote about a dear friend recovering from brain tumor surgery. Thanks be to God, she continues to improve day by day.

But what truly gave me pause was watching her husband -- her steady, faithful caregiver for more than four months. His eyes light up as he tells us about each small victory, each regained strength, each quiet sign of restoration. Love looks like that.

While we were visiting, the conversation turned to another one of his pride and joys -- a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The car he dreamed to have one day. We were in awe as we saw this "beauty" in his garage, gleaming like a dream fulfilled.

He smiled ear to ear talking about it. The best part? It was already in mint condition. Not much restoration needed.

But us humans -- bring on the restoration!

The word "restore" means to return something to its original condition. We restore homes, furniture, classic cars, and sometimes relationships that have seen better days. But the most breathtaking restoration of all happens when God steps in and makes a life new.

Scripture says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) That’s not a tune-up -- that’s a total transformation.

God has always been in the restoration business. King David knew this well after making choices that deeply wounded his soul. His prayer was honest and humble: “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation.” (Psalm 51:12) And God answered.

The Lord promises, “I will restore you to health and heal your wounds.” (Jeremiah 30:17) That restoration touches every layer of our lives -- spiritual, emotional, relational, and even psychological.

When we surrender our mistakes, failures, and broken places to the Master Restorer, He does what only He can do. He doesn’t just fix us -- He renews us. The scars don’t disappear, but they’re transformed. What once hurt becomes something beautiful.

And here’s the bonus blessing: restored people help restore others. Our scars become stars. Our tests become testimonies. Our messes become messages of hope in a world desperate for renewal.

So whether God is gently restoring your strength, your joy, or your faith -- trust His hands. He specializes in making old things new.

And He never misses a detail. 🚗

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