Psalm 11: He loves us through it all.

Ps 11:7 [MSG]
"God's business is putting things right;
He loves getting the lines straight, setting us straight.
Once we're standing tall, we can look Him straight in the eye."

God is a God of restoration. A God of renewal. A God of new beginnings. He's the God who's mercies are new every morning. He's the God of the second chance... and the third... and the fourth... oh, who can measure His mercies?
He's the God who "will and work" in us. He's the One who forms us like clay in the potters hand. He's the God who will bring to completion the work He started in us.

It's a good thing we can trust God to do a restoring/transforming work in us. I sometimes fear that process... hoping it won't be too painful. But if I know Him, then I can trust Him. He wants what's best for me. He knows best. And I can trust Him because He cares for me like a perfect Father does for a loved child.

Lord - I am grateful for your patience & persistence while You're carving your Son's image in me.