March 31

The Only Way is … Up!

Come, let us return to the Lord! … he will heal us … he will bandage our wounds … he will restore us….

Hosea 6:1, 2 (NLT)

In his kindness God has called you … he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)

Sometimes, we don’t look up until we hit bottom. Hmmm. Why is that?

I guess there’s something about a huge fall that helps our focus. Maybe we weren't responsible for what happened. Maybe we had no control over the circumstances, but in the end, we finally see our need for God because, quite frankly, we’ve come to the end of ourselves. Unfortunately, for some of us, it takes a long time to reach this point.

The wonderful truth though is this: no matter how hard our spill, God is always there to pick us up. And whether the world has beat us down or we’ve tripped and fallen all by ourselves, God has the answer: “Come … return to the Lord!”

Have you taken a fall lately? Have life circumstances gotten out-of-control? Are you just plain hurting? There is good news: God heals; He binds our wounds; He restores. So, lift your eyes … and come!

Lord, we all make mistakes and I know I’ve made my share. Thank You for calling me and for giving me a fresh start. Restore Your glory to my life, and lift me up. Amen.