The Promise of Restoration

Reading: Joel 2:18–27

Devotional: After repentance comes restoration. God promises to "repay the years that the locust has eaten." This isn't just about material blessing, but a deep, spiritual renewal. Reflect on areas of your life that feel barren or hopeless. How might God be working to bring new life there? Remember, restoration often looks different than we expect. Sometimes, like a house mid-renovation, things might look worse before they get better. Trust in God's blueprint for your life, even when you can't see the finished product. Ask Him to renew your hope and help you see glimpses of His restoring work.

Reflection Question: What part of your life feels barren or beyond repair, and how might God be planting seeds of restoration there?

Action Step: Journal about one area of loss in your life and pray specifically for God to bring His restoration.

“God never wastes a hurt. Every pain we face is an opportunity for Him to bring new life.” — Rick Warren