Most of you know that I have been diagnosed with five rare diseases and several autoimmune diseases. I believe that God can heal me at any time. However, if He chooses to use my story to bring glory to His name, I'm alright with that as well. I know that one day, in glory, I will be fully restored. However, He revives my faith in Him daily. He renews my joy in the midst of struggles. He sustains me and grows me. Sometimes, it is all about perspective.
Chayay is the Hebrew word for restore. It means to live, to sustain life, to be restored from sickness, discouragement, weakness, and death. It also means to cause growth.
In Psalm 51:11-12, David knows he has walked away from God by sinning. He wants to change his foolish ways and live life according to God's plans for him.
John Wesley, in his commentary, indicates that David wants to be freed from the bondage of his sins and asks God to allow him to cheerfully follow God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary informs us that David prays to be changed and freed from his sins. David begs God to not disown him and asks to be under God's guidance and wisdom. David's sin made him sad and weak, which is why he asks to be restored.
I love this verse because it reminds me that even though I am suffering, God is using my trials to make me strong in Him, firm in my faith, and steadfast in my love for Him. Even though I may suffer here on Earth, it pales in comparison to a lifetime of eternal suffering.
John Wesley's Commentary intimates that what suffering is experienced is merely a small amount compared to an eternity of suffering.
Matthew Henry's Commentary indicates that God would establish them against wavering faith. God would strengthen them and settle them on a firm foundation in Christ.
God would help them persevere.
David, known as a man after God's own heart, was no stranger to trials and suffering. David made some monumental mistakes in life, including adultry and murder. David would feel guilty for his sins and become depressed because he knew that he had allowed that sin to come between his relationship with God. David longed for his relationship with God to be restored. He would humble himself, seek God's forgiveness, and reach out to his Creator for help. He knew of God's greatness and praised God for His holiness. He also trusted God to be faithful and true to His word.
John Wesley's Commentary focuses upon David's acknowledgement of God as the most eminent and worthy God. David then asks God to rescue him from the grave.
Like Wesley, Matthew Henry's Commentary points out David's praise to God for His greatness.
If your relationship with God needs restored, humble yourself, dear one, and reach out to him. You will find Him there waiting with loving arms wide open. If your marriage needs revived, if your finances need renewed, if your health needs restored, keep talking to God, spend time in His Word the Bible, rest in His loving arms, thank Him for the blessings no matter how small, choose joy, and allow His love, His light and His truth to shine through you to impact others for Him and give Him praise, glory, and honor. He will restore you. His timing and ways aren't always the same as ours. In fact, they are far better. He knows what we can't see. Through your trials, He will sustain you. Trust Him.
Prayer:
Papa God, we come to you today and acknowledge You for your
Holiness. There is none other like you! We thank You for Your amazing love for us. Please restore our relationship with You. Forgive us for our sins and allowing our mistakes, our guilt, our shame to come between our relationship with You. Draw us close and wrap us in the shelter of Your loving arms. Help us to be joyful as we embrace Your endless love for us. Be our strength when we are weak and provide comfort as we endure trials. Grant us Your wisdom and discernment as we traverse life and remind us that You are fighting our battles for us. Thank you for Your mercy and peace. Amen!
Restoration by David Brymer
Restore by Next to Nothing
