Like so many who have experienced loss, grief, betrayal and darkness, there is a daily choice either to become bitter, unforgiving and fearful OR to choose joy, peace, forgiveness and love. I gained a new identity — a broken yet useful vessel — it’s a process. The Lord is gradually restoring many things in my life that had become lost as I sit with Him — listening, praying and reading His Word. He is restoring joy and peace, a deeper faith in Him, confidence in who He created me to be, and hope for the future.
Suffering, losses and trials are never wasted. God uses them as stepping stones into His plans for our lives. I began to meet others, who like me, were desperately needing answers, hope, and strength to know that God longs to restore and redeem our lives. I desired to share the words the Lord was giving me with people who, like me, were broken and needed hope and encouragement. This was the birth of “Restore Abundantly” — born out of Bible verses, time in prayer listening to the Lord, and encouraging words I received from others in my life.
All of us have had, or will have, broken pieces in our lives. Your broken pieces could be a broken relationship, the death of a marriage, a health crisis, emotional or sexual abuse, a prodigal child, an addiction, an abortion, a job loss, the death of a loved one, a financial setback, or the loss of everything you once owned. The possibilities are endless — but so are the redemption stories. My prayer is that our lives will always have a redemptive story of abundant restoration through Jesus.
