Story Behind The Song
Joel 2:25 "Then I will make up to you for the years That the swarming locust has eaten, The creeping locust, the stripping locust and the gnawing locust, My great army which I sent among you.
Isn't it good to know that God is in the restoration business? Whether it is our finances that have been devastated by adverse circumstances, our health that has been deteriorating, or personal relationships that have been ravaged by bitterness, suspicion or innuendo - God is able to bring restoration to the most hopeless situations.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel, Country - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Welcoming |
Subject |
Life, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Glen Campbell, Hank Williams Jr. |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
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Lyrics
All of the increase which I have provided has sifted through your hands
For all of your labor there's nothing left to show
Your barns are empty, your crops have failed and the springs have all run dry
Still I am the Lord and to you my blessings shall flow
And you'll be restored, renewed, redeemed, revived
I will restore to you those empty years
Won't you come be restored, renewed, redeemed, revived
I will restore to you those empty years
Your body is aching, you can't go on, you're so tired of being in pain
It's been so long since you felt like facing the day
"But you'll never improve, so you'd better accept it" - at least that's what you're advised
But, I am the Healer, and I have a better way
Your home is a mess and your family is crumbling, your friends aren't talking to you
You can't recall when you've ever felt so alone
But don't you give up or go running away, 'cause it's not the end of your life
You are special to Me and I'm pleased to call you My own