What Needs to Be Revamped in My Life?
I will return her vineyards to her and transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope. She will give herself to me there, as she did long ago when she was young, when I freed her from her captivity in Egypt.
Hosea 2:15, NLT
We had three rooms flood in the span of three months: the basement, the kitchen, and the laundry room. We felt like we were being followed by those giant yellow industrial fans. It got pretty comedic after a while.
After the ripping up of destroyed carpet and flooring, decisions had to be made about the new. Our entire first floor got new flooring in the process, and I was able to create a new workout space in the basement.
Destruction isn’t any fun, but the cleanup and rebuilding can be quite exciting, turning a mess into something new and fresh. We humans love a good before-and-after. So does God. In fact, he specializes in restoration.
ACT
Journal about why before-and-after pictures and renovation shows are so satisfying. What part of your life needs this most?
pray
Lord, going from trouble to hope is close to your heart. I trust you to make all things new, even in my life.