Restored...

I longed for this.  Craved it.  Prayed years for such a time. It is finally here.  " I have been restored."  I walk with a grin on my face.  People look and wonder if there is something strange about me.  But I can not help it.  I smile at the trees.  I am so grateful.  I can not stop giving thanks.  Such a kind Lord.  "I have received restitution."  I count myself among the blessed that by his grace endured.  I have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings; James 5:13, just like Job. Job 42:10-17


And yet...I am not the same. There is a softness about me.  An understanding of sorrow.  An empathy with loss..  If you look real closely, you'll see the lines on my face.  The shadows under my eyes, from years of tears and grief.  But...He is so real now.  Such a great companion.  There is nothing but joy by having Him at my side.  I count myself among the blessed.  By his grace I endure and now I live!!!

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