Pastor Joel Osteen Daily Devotionals Today June 9 2023.

SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 30:17, NKJV “For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the LORD.

We all go through disappointments, things we didn’t see coming—a breakup, a setback in our finances, an illness. It’s easy to accept it and think that’s the way it’s always going to be, but God saw what happened. He didn’t say we wouldn’t go through challenges, but He did promise that He will restore and heal. He’s a God of restoration. You may have experienced a loss, but that’s not how your story ends. Don’t judge your situation too soon. The loss is only temporary. You’re going to get it all back—the joy, the peace, the health, the strength, the family, the dreams.

The beauty of our God is that even when we make mistakes, even when we bring trouble upon ourselves, God doesn’t say, “Too bad for you. I would restore you, if you had performed better. I would help you, if you had been more committed.” God is full of mercy, and when He says it’s time to restore, all the forces of darkness cannot stop Him. He is going to suddenly thrust you into restoration.

“Father, thank You that in times of disappointment when I don’t see the way out, I have Your promise that You will restore and heal me. Thank You that in Your goodness You will turn it around and bring back all I am missing. I believe that all the forces of darkness cannot stop it. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”