Jeremiah 31:3-4 I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. I will build you up again, and you ...will be rebuilt.
Do you feel like the stuffing has been knocked out of you sometimes? Things happen and seem to knock you sideways; you hadn't seen them coming? Or maybe a situation has been going on so long that you're just plain weary of it and you feel like you've got nothing left to give; your stuffing's been knocked out!
I was asked by a lady once to rebuild her ancient teddy bear, but pieces were missing and there was a big hole in his tummy. He was in a mess but she loved him, and she wanted him put back together so she could cuddle him again without him falling apart. I restored him as best I could and he's now back with his loving owner.
There are times in life when we're a bit like that teddy bear and we need some tender loving care by our Maker. We don't just need restoring, we need a rebuild and the good news is God is offering us just that - a rebuild. I will build you up again, and you will be rebuilt.
God really wants to lovingly rebuild us and help us.
So in simple faith we can go to our loving Father and say 'Lord I need Your help, I'm all frayed at the edges and messed up. Please put me back together and rebuild me the way You want me to be and make me into something wonderful for your glory.' Amen.
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