Restored
Partnering with God in Transforming Our Broken Places
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Every one of us has broken places inside. Places in our souls where the dust gathers or the wind whistles through. Every one of us needs restoration.
In this luminous book, photographer and portrait artist Meshali Mitchell shares the inspiring story of how the Lord drew her out from behind the camera to embark on an unlikely home renovation in the midst of her own difficult journey to healing. As she handed God the keys to every room in her heart, Meshali learned lessons of patience, perseverance, and self-forgiveness that paralleled the physical restoration of the building around her.
With lyrical prose steeped in Scripture and practical tools, she shows you how to apply those same discoveries to your own life as you ask God to heal, restore, and empower you to live abundantly.
Endorsements
"If you're feeling lost and brokenness has been your constant companion for way too long, this book will be the perfect gift to yourself. My friend Meshali's rich scriptural and gut-honest words paired with her gorgeous photography will renew your faith in our trustworthy God and lead your heart toward much-needed restoration. I can't wait for you to experience this beautiful book!"
Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
"We all love to see the wreckage of a 'before' become the beauty of an 'after.' We impatiently watch a half-hour show, anxiously awaiting the reveal. But what if the very process is where the real beauty is revealed? In Restored, Meshali invites each of us to join her for a poignant journey that moves beyond a tired house into a place where our hearts find the rest of a home."
Lisa Bevere, New York Times bestselling author of Without Rival
"Meshali is a compassionate guide for anyone looking for hope and longing for home. This book is a personal but universal reminder that the deepest restoration is possible, and it will be beautiful."
Katherine Wolf, author of Treasures in the Dark, Suffer Strong, and Hope Heals
"Meshali offers us a vulnerable picture of where our brokenness meets God's restoration. Whether you're in the midst of the fire or working toward resilience, Restored will meet you with practical, scriptural truth to remind you of your wholeness in Christ. The journey to healing is difficult, but this life-changing book will equip and encourage you step by step!"
Rebekah Lyons, bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal and Building a Resilient Life
"Meshali's book is a journey of renewal you will not want to miss! Much like the old wood planks in her farmhouse, the grain of our hearts is wounded in places, worn in places, and in need of being 'loved back to life.' With the familiar creak of a Southern porch door, Meshali tenderly and bravely welcomes us into the renovation of her farmhouse, even as she shares the restoration of her heart, the healing of wounds from trauma, and the hope that God will indeed do the same in us."
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Emmy Award-winning television host and New York Times bestselling author
"The only time I put this book down was to take notes and answer the thoughtful questions Meshali offers at the end of each chapter. With beauty and tenderness, she welcomes you into her story of renovation and restoration. You can't help but feel comfortable enough to share your own!"
Lauren Chandler, author, worship leader, songwriter
"The words in Restored are transformative. Meshali invites us to take a front-row seat to her story and so graciously reveals that restoration doesn't happen overnight. Her profound outlook provides us with spiritual and personal insight, and practical training wheels for our own journey. Line by line, we see the power of the process unfold. While we are in a hurry, the God of process is not. This book demands a new perspective and pushes the reader to hope again!"
Taylor Madu, co-pastor, Social Dallas Church
"Meshali is so incredibly warm and generous with her life and her story, I honestly couldn't put this book down! I don't know if I've ever experienced a more loving and compelling invitation into what it looks like to actively abide in the heart of God. Restored offers the reader some truly beautiful, hands-on tools and spiritual practices to help us partner with the Lord as he's making all things new in our hearts and lives!"
Christy Nockels, singer-songwriter, podcaster, author of The Life You Long For: Learning to Live from a Heart of Rest
"Sometimes we need to see physical restoration to have our eyes opened to the God who restores. Meshali gives us that restoration tour in this book. From reviving her floors to installing new wallpaper and pipes, Meshali invites us into more than just a tale of home restoration. In these pages, she invites us into the arms of God."
Sara Hagerty, bestselling author of Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed, Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet, and The Gift of Limitations
"Like many others, I first came across Meshali Mitchell through her stunning photographs. In Restored, we are now introduced to her breathtaking gift of storytelling. From the very first chapter, I was drawn in and moved by the kindness of God to bring about change. With transparency, warmth, hope, and a whole lot of heart, Meshali reminds us that when we fall, he picks us up. That when we can't see a way, he makes a way. And most of all, that Jesus is our restorer. Her message is one the world desperately needs. This book will inspire and help so many people."
Beth Redman, songwriter, speaker
The Author
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Meshali Mitchell
Meshali Mitchell is a portrait artist who believes every human being has a story worth hearing and a story worth telling. An Arkansas native, current resident of Texas, and frequent traveler, she owns and operates Meshali Mitchell Photo, which is run...
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