Psalm 23:3 (NRSV) — 3 he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23:3 (The Message) — 3 True to your word, you let me catch my breath 

and send me in the right direction.

Isaiah 58:12 (NRSV) — 12 Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; 

you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; 

you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.

Isaiah 58:12 (The Message) — 12 You’ll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew, 

rebuild the foundations from out of your past. 

You’ll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins,

 rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again.

1 Peter 5:10 (NLT) — 10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory 

by means of Christ Jesus. 

So after you have suffered a little while, 

he will restore, support, and strengthen you, 

and he will place you on a firm foundation.

In your place of pain, know that our Loving God

will transform it into His Purpose and

will renew and restore you

as a new creation IN Christ.