When setting New Year’s Resolutions, I became focused on how good I was at setting goals and trying to obtain them. They looked great in my planner and cost me a pretty penny. And to be honest, I usually failed at them. A couple years ago I started doing a word and a Bible Verse of the year. This year I chose the word 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄. For me, picking a word and a Bible verse takes the focus off my self -centered resolution and turns my focus toward God as the Solution.

Life can be exhausting but it doesn't have to be. God has promised to take all of our burdens and in exchange give us rest. Sometimes we have a hard time seeing God's promises fulfilled in our lives, not because they aren't available but because we aren't aware of them. Hosea 4:6 says, "My people

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit. —Psalm 51:12

The Bible is full of references to restoration, from restoration of relationships to restoration of health, to restoration of worship. Here are a few of the most powerful Bible verses about restoration.