Restoration in the name of Jesus.

 Restoration in the Name of Jesus

A Reflection on Joel 2:25, 1 Peter 5:10, and Acts 3:19-21

Restoration in the name of Jesus—not a patch upon a tear,

But the making of all things new, the casting out of fear.

The years the locust have eaten, the swarming, crawling, consuming years,

He restores with a bounty of grace that silences every tear.

“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.” (Joel 2:25)

Restore my soul—the places worn thin by grief,

The joy that withered, the hope that seemed so brief.

Let the oil of gladness pour where sorrow used to dwell.

In the name of Jesus, let the springs of life swell.

Restore my body—every cell, every bone.

Let the healing power of the risen Lord be known.

What was broken, mend; what was lost, retrieve.

In the name of Jesus, I choose to believe.

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)

Restore my relationships—the bridges burned by pride.

Let forgiveness flow like a deep and cleansing tide.

Where there was estrangement, let love take its place.

In the name of Jesus, cover us with grace.

Restore my purpose—the calling I let slip.

Renew the vision, strengthen my grip.

The enemy stole, but You have come to give life,

And life abundantly, through Your own sacrifice.

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. (1 Peter 5:10)

So I receive restoration—not in part, but full.

The name of Jesus breaks every yoke, pulls down every wall.

I declare that the old has passed; behold, the new has come.

Restoration in the name of Jesus—my victory, my home.

Amen.