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Joel 1:4 That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eatn; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpillar eaten

Let this be a year of recovery! Allow God to restore all the things the enemy has stolen from you, or you willingly gave to him! It may be a broken relationship, unfulfilled dreams, a failed business venture, or maybe financial bondage. Whatever the case may be, allow God to restore what the cankerworm has eaten in your life. In this scripture, the prophet Joel promises that God will restore the years we’ve lost.

Have you ever felt like year after year, you’re still dealing with the same struggles? Perhaps you’ve questioned the Lord, “How long will I have to suffer through this problem, do You even hear my prayers?” Often, situations seem to have a domino effect in our lives: when we lose one thing, other losses will soon follow! For example, if you lose your job, then you can get behind in your bills. Then you start losing possessions, and that can lead to animosity between you and your spouse. Before you know it, the palmerworm, locust, cankerworm, and caterpillar have all paid you a visit, and eaten up everything in your life! (including your joy).

But God can give you the strength, knowledge, and courage to reclaim your possessions for His glory. So don’t dwell on the past another day. From this day forward, ask God to give you mercy to press on. Start rebuilding what you’ve lost, day by day. If it’s finances you are having difficulty with, learn to discipline yourself in this area. If needed, take a class on financial management, read a book, or start a budget. Or if it’s a friendship that’s been broken, call that person you haven’t spoken too in years and start mending that relationship. Let God be glorified in every aspect of your life, and you’ll soon see the healing begin.

Psalm 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands