Restoration

There are times in our Christian lives when we need to be restored. Perhaps we have gotten rusty and worn out. We've distanced ourselves from God. We've gotten out of harmony with His fellowship. Maybe we are doing things we shouldn't be doing. By neglecting the Word and prayer, we can lose our first love and joy. 

Years ago, I got out of church after moving away and stayed out when I came back. I was out a total of five years and miserable.

I'm glad God never stopped loving me. He was there all the time, waiting for the day when I finally said, "Lord, how do I get back?" I felt so helpless. 

The events that happened the next week were not coincidental, but personally directed by the Holy Spirit, drawing me back to the arms of Jesus.

Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.