Rebuild, Restore, and Renew

Rebuild, Restore, and Renew...

Those are the words that have been my prayer as I prepare for Russia! Those words come out of the scriptures from Isaiah 61:4

        "They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations."


Rebuild the ancient ruins...

Restore the places long devastated...

Renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations...


Russia falls under that category. There are many ancient ruins. Maybe not as many physically (although there are many old buildings)... but spiritually there are so many. There are many lives that were once built but over the years they have been in despair.

Many who are broken. Many who need restoration from the brokenness of the Soviets... restoration from relationships... they are in need of healing.

They need to be renewed and refreshed in the sweet grace of the Lord. Generation after generation.


Lord, may we be apart of your bigger plan to rebuild, restore, and renew the lives of the Russians. May we make your name great and bless those we meet with your sweet song of redemption.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen