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Daily Devotional
Restoration Brings Joy
February 28, 2026
Read Psalm 85:1-13
Philippians 4:4-9
Genesis 40 tells the story of the cupbearer and the baker to the Pharaoh, who were imprisoned with Joseph because of something that angered their boss. One day, they had troubling dreams, so they brought them to Joseph for interpretation. To one, he said, 'You will be executed,' and to the other, ‘You will be restored.’ The cupbearer was so excited about being restored that he forgot about Joseph, even though he had promised to mention him to the king. But his time had not yet come. Have you ever been in a situation where trust was lost but later restored? I can imagine how that feels!
“Restore us again, God our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us. Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger through all generations? Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation.”
Psalms 85:4-7 NIV
Here, the Psalmist has not yet fully achieved restoration but is seeking the Lord for it. This is a desperate plea, with a sense of spiritual or divine displeasure from the Lord, possibly due to sin, complacency, and a deliberate abandonment of all the Lord has done for His people. It is a penitent call from a troubled heart. Are we any better? Do we identify ourselves with the psalmist in this prayer – spiritually crippled, no blessing, love lost?
During this Lenten season, let us take time to pray for revival and restoration so we can share in the joy it brings. As we pray, David Guzic guides us in four areas for prayer.
• Pray for the Ministers (Pastoral team) that God may revive them, protect them from temptations, and strengthen their faith.
• Pray for the congregation to experience an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, so they may be united with the pastoral team.
• Pray for the churches in the community so that they will serve as healthy and competent symbols of God’s house, shining His light wherever they are.
• Pray for the communities where we live that the Lord will send the Holy Spirit to convict His people of sin, righteousness, and judgment so that they would be drawn to God.
Prayer
Lord, strengthen and empower us as we come together to pray for revival and trust You for restoration, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo
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By Rev. Joshua SsaliDaily Devotional
Restoration Brings Joy
February 28, 2026
Read Psalm 85:1-13
Philippians 4:4-9
Genesis 40 tells the story of the cupbearer and the baker to the Pharaoh, who were imprisoned with Joseph because of something that angered their boss. One day, they had troubling dreams, so they brought them to Joseph for interpretation. To one, he said, 'You will be executed,' and to the other, ‘You will be restored.’ The cupbearer was so excited about being restored that he forgot about Joseph, even though he had promised to mention him to the king. But his time had not yet come. Have you ever been in a situation where trust was lost but later restored? I can imagine how that feels!
“Restore us again, God our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us. Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger through all generations? Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation.”
Psalms 85:4-7 NIV
Here, the Psalmist has not yet fully achieved restoration but is seeking the Lord for it. This is a desperate plea, with a sense of spiritual or divine displeasure from the Lord, possibly due to sin, complacency, and a deliberate abandonment of all the Lord has done for His people. It is a penitent call from a troubled heart. Are we any better? Do we identify ourselves with the psalmist in this prayer – spiritually crippled, no blessing, love lost?
During this Lenten season, let us take time to pray for revival and restoration so we can share in the joy it brings. As we pray, David Guzic guides us in four areas for prayer.
• Pray for the Ministers (Pastoral team) that God may revive them, protect them from temptations, and strengthen their faith.
• Pray for the congregation to experience an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, so they may be united with the pastoral team.
• Pray for the churches in the community so that they will serve as healthy and competent symbols of God’s house, shining His light wherever they are.
• Pray for the communities where we live that the Lord will send the Holy Spirit to convict His people of sin, righteousness, and judgment so that they would be drawn to God.
Prayer
Lord, strengthen and empower us as we come together to pray for revival and trust You for restoration, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo