Restoring What’s Been Broken
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, for Your name’s sake. ~ Psalm 79:9
Psalm 79 paints a vivid picture of devastation. The psalmist cries out to God in the aftermath of destruction, seeking His help, forgiveness, and restoration. It’s a cry for God to step into the brokenness, not just to rescue His people but to restore His glory in the middle of their pain.
This passage makes me think of a time when I felt like everything was falling apart. One of my children had stepped into some very difficult circumstances that I had no control over. I was there for him but there was very little I could do the help the situation. I remember feeling overwhelmed, broken, and even discouraged. There were moments when I questioned how things could ever be put back together.
I cried out to God for help and turned the situation over to Him, not with eloquent words but with raw honesty: “Help us, Lord. Show us what to do.” I remembered the times He had already got us through and I knew in my heart that this would be another one of those victories that He would carry us to, but It was a time of intentionally turning my thoughts and hope toward the One who could move the mountains of barriers that had fallen in the way.
As I turned my hope to God, something began to shift—not immediately in the situation, but in my heart. My Father continued to remind me of His faithfulness, even in the darkest times, and gave me the courage to trust Him, once again. Over time, He provided in ways I couldn’t have imagined, and the restoration that followed was a testimony not just to His provision but also to His glory.
In today’s chapter we see that when we face seasons of destruction or loss, we can call on God—not just for rescue but for His name’s sake, that His goodness and power may be displayed through our lives. No matter what has been broken—relationships, dreams, finances, or even our confidence—God specializes in restoration.
He wants to restore whatever is falling apart in your life. If you feel like things are spinning out of control, trust Him today and He promises to get you through. Start by crying out honestly. Be real with God about your pain and your need for His help. Just as the psalmist didn’t sugarcoat his cries, you can bring your raw emotions to God. He’s not intimidated by your honesty. Write out a prayer or journal your thoughts, expressing your heart to God about the situation you’re facing.
Then, confess and surrender any sin or misplaced trust involved, ask for forgiveness and invite God to take over. Surrendering control allows Him to work without limitation and don’t try to tell Him how to fix it. Trust that He has the best way. Take a moment to ask God if there’s anything He wants you to release or repent of, and commit to following His lead.
Trust in God’s name. Remember that God’s reputation is tied to His promises. When you call on Him for help, you’re inviting His power and glory to be displayed in your life. Meditate on scriptures of God’s promises and faithfulness, such as Lamentations 3:22-23 or Isaiah 41:10, to remind yourself of His character and love for you and those you love.
Look for His hand in the process. Restoration often happens step by step, not all at once. Pay attention to the small ways God is working in your situation and thank Him for each one. Each evening, reflect on your day and note any moments where you saw God’s provision, peace, or guidance.
Today I want to encourage you to live for His glory by asking God how your story of restoration can encourage or bless others. When you share how God has delivered you, it magnifies His name and brings hope to those around us. Consider sharing your testimony with a trusted friend, in a small group, or through writing. No matter what’s been broken or lost, God is able to restore. His help, provision, and redemption are not only for your good but also for His glory. Keep trusting Him and watch how He brings beauty out of ashes.
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 79
1 O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled; They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.
2 The dead bodies of Your servants they have given as food for the birds of the heavens, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth.
3 Their blood they have shed like water all around Jerusalem, and there was no one to bury them.
4 We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to those who are around us.
5 How long, Lord? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?
6 Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not know You, and on the kingdoms that do not call on Your name.
7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
8 Oh, do not remember former iniquities against us! Let Your tender mercies come speedily to meet us, for we have been brought very low.
9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; And deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, for Your name’s sake!
10 Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Let there be known among the nations in our sight the avenging of the blood of Your servants which has been shed.
11 Let the groaning of the prisoner come before You According to the greatness of Your power preserve those who are appointed to die;
12 And return to our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached You, O Lord.
13 So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, will give You thanks forever; We will show forth Your praise to all generations.
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