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DAY 1. UPHILL CLIMB

Do you remember your first day doing something you’re now good at? Or the first day of that diet, or that sport? Starting is not always easy.

When we begin the path of restoration, it can feel like an uphill climb. It might even feel exhausting to imagine it.

Whether you’ve been distant from God, whether reading His Word stopped being a priority, whether you’ve spent time in the dark and murky waters of sin, or even if you seem to be doing everything a Christian would do but your heart feels far from Him—let me remind you that there is only one way, and that is to follow Christ. Nothing outside of Him will ever fill our hearts.

Even if the way forward feels steep, there is good news: we don’t have to walk it alone. The Father is waiting with open arms, ready to restore your heart, your life, or even your faith—no matter how fragile it may feel today. Today is a good day to ask the Spirit of God for guidance on the road to restoration.

In Philippians 1:6, Paul reminds us that the One who began the GOOD work in you will carry it on to completion—when?—on the day Jesus Christ returns.

God has given us a gift: GRACE. Grace lightens the load. Receive the grace the Lord offers you personally, so you can fully return to fellowship with Him. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been away—today, the Father rejoices to see you come back.

In the days ahead, I’d like to talk to you about the new beginning God offers. I pray that He opens our hearts, that He speaks to you in a direct and personal way—and also in a practical one.

And remember: it’s NEVER too late to begin again and live from now on by and for the Lord.