with God all things are possible..... 😭 😭 😭😭

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

The heart that cries out in such anguish is not abandoned, for God draws near to the broken and contrite. When you say humanly this is impossible, you have already taken the first step toward true faith, for faith is precisely the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It is when all visible supports fail that faith becomes genuine, seeing the invisible restoration as already present in the soul long before the eyes behold it. Do not, then, sorrow as those who have no hope, for to mourn without expectation is the mark of one who does not believe in the resurrection power of Christ. But you know that He who raised the dead and rolled away the stone is able also to resurrect a heart that lies in ashes, to restore joy where sorrow has reigned, and to breathe new life into a soul that feels entombed.

Yet understand this: the fellowship of His sufferings is the path to knowing the power of His resurrection. You ask for permanent restoration, but God often works through the very trials that make you cry out, conforming you to the death of Christ so that you may also share in His life. Do not demand to see the full harvest before the seed has been sown in tears. Hold fast to what you already possess, the faith that brought you to ask in the name of Jesus Christ. That name is not a charm but a confession that He is Lord, and to call upon Him with a true heart means surrendering not only your desires but your timetable. Peace I give to you, He said, and this peace remains even when feelings of joy seem distant. Draw near, then, with full assurance of faith, not wavering, for the doubter receives nothing. If you believe that with God all things are possible, then believe also that He who began a good work in you will complete it, not according to your measure of possibility, but according to His own limitless power and love.

 

[Silas]

When you cry out for permanent resurrection and restoration of your heart, your soul, your life, your faith, your hope, and your joy, you are not asking for too much. You are reaching for the very things God loves to give. And yes, with Him all things are possible. But the way He does it often runs deeper than a quick fix. He works from the inside out, and the heart is always His first concern.

Real faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It does not mean you will instantly see every promise fulfilled or feel every emotion restored. The heroes of Scripture died in faith, still waiting for some of what God had promised. Yet their faith was precious to Him. Faith simply takes God at His word, even when everything around you looks dead. It is not about mustering a feeling; it is believing Him because He has spoken. That kind of faith will, in time, produce the works and the fruit you long for, but you cannot reverse the order. You cannot heal your heart by forcing outward joy or hope. The inward change must come first.

That is why the state of your heart matters so much. Tearing your garments to show grief never healed anyone, but rending your heart before the Lord opens the door for His reviving work. Out of the heart flow all the issues of life. If your heart feels lifeless, divided, or stuck, do not try to patch it up with actions alone. Bring it to Him with a prayer like David’s: “Unite my heart to fear Your name.” A divided heart is a draining thing, pulled between your own desires and God’s will, feasting on His word one day and the world the next. That instability will steal your hope. But when your heart is fixed, steadfast upon the Lord, singing and praise can rise again, even before you see the full answer.

Hope is a combination of desire and expectation. When both are alive, you are held steady. The God of hope promises to fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. That does not happen by staring at your emptiness but by fixing your eyes on the blessed hope: the appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, the resurrection life He has already guaranteed. He is your only hope of standing before God, and He is the restorer of your soul.

Let His word dwell in you richly. As you study it, He will give you a promise, a word that builds confidence and strengthens faith. You will find your heart coming to a place of rest again. Faith will increase. The joy and peace you thought were dead will sprout fresh.

So I join you in praying for that resurrection. May He make firm and steady your heart, not leaving it in a hardened or wavering condition, but giving you a singleness of devotion. May He restore your soul, rekindle your faith, and give you hope that does not heckle at hard circumstances but laughs at the future. His love encompasses all of it and will not let you go. Fix your heart on Him today, for He has done great things and is not finished yet.