Restoration: a need to keep moving

When we mess up or things in our life mess up, God is there to rescue us from going deeper in the messy life through restoration. Restoration is often defined as renewal, revival, and reestablishment (dictionary.com). When we are discouraged, pressed down, or feeling lifeless we need restoration. Restoration is like the dropping of snow that adds beauty to the trees and at the same time produces water for the earth.

Isaiah 55:10 ,  ^"For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

The best restoration we could ever receive is one that comes from God. There are different ways God restores us and believe it comes from one level to another.

How does God restore us?
1. He calls our attention.
2. He reminds us of the importance of living for him and following His directions.
3. He cleanses us from our sins and forgives us for the mistakes we have made.
4. He heals us from the hurtful experiences and words that we have encountered through our journeys.
5. He establishes us back on track with His will and provides all that we need in fulfilling His calling for us.
6. Above all, He always shows us that He is God no one else.

Restoration requires action on both God and us. We have steps to take to experience the restoration fully.
1. Admitting we messed up and that we cannot do it on our own.
2. Listening to what God has to say.
3. Be willing to face the consequences of our mistakes.
4. Walk with God into where he leads you.
5. Accept the blessings of His restoration and be thankful to Him about it.

We are responsible to keep walking with Him to keep experiencing the blessings of His restoration.
To keep on moving to the next steps of God's purposes for us we need to be restored, renewed, and reestablished. From broken to whole. From impure to pure. From darkness to light. From sadness to joy.

 These I have learned from my readings in the book of Ezekiel and personal experience.