Is there anything in your life that you would like to be made new? Like a classic car that needs restoration, each one of us must surrender our old basket case of a life to the Restorer, who disassembles and renovates the components of our lives, piece by piece, whether they be unrestored or self-restored. As the restoration process unfolds, we learn that we are designed to bring authentic restoration to others. We surrender the new for this purpose and continue to surrender any old parts that corrode again over time.

Surrender says to the Restorer, “I can’t. You can. I can’t restore my life. You can.” Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Is it time for you to tell Him, “I can’t. You can”?

For more, watch The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse, Episode 13: Living Hope

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