One of the fundamental human institutions is the family.
To restore a family, each family member must attempt to overcome conflicts, problems, and challenges.
It requires that parents love their children unconditionally and treat them equally, just as God does for us.
Bible Verses on Restoration of Family
The Bible contains numerous scriptures that offer encouragement to people who are struggling with broken families and want to coexist peacefully with their families.
Here are 11 Bible verses on restoration of family.
Joel 2:25-26 – The Lord promises to restore your lost years
I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. “You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame.
Joel 2:25-26(ESV)
Such a precious promise is found in our scripture. The most priceless thing our Lord Jesus can give you back is the years of your life you’ve lost.
God has the power to miraculously restore all the years that the locusts devoured.
The amount of time you waste in anxiety, worry, doubt, guilt, condemnation, addiction, and sin is measured in minutes rather than years.
The family is an institution God has established from the beginning, and he is ready to preserve it by his hand.
And therefore, whatever the loss in your family, be it your peace and unity, your family finances, your family health, and your family lost properties, God says ‘he will restore.’
1 Peter 5:10 – God will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish your family
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10(ESV)
An end to suffering has been promised to Christians. For those who have faith in Christ, there will be suffering in this life, but it will pass.
Believers will also be “restored” from all the harm done to us. This verse effectively summarizes a large portion of Peter’s letter in one sentence.
Yes, we will experience difficulties that may appear to be unresolvable, but the great assurance is that he will ‘Restore what you have lost.
Pray to God based on this Word of hope and watch things fall back to normal.
1 John 5:4 – You have overcome the world
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
1 John 5:4(ESV)
John explains the meaning of conquering the world. What is born of God triumphs over the world, and our faith is the victory that has won over the world. The world cannot defeat our faith.
However, faith requires an object, and our object of faith is Jesus Christ. Our belief in the Person and Work of the Lord Jesus defeats the world.
Therefore, amid that challenges, exercise your faith in God, trusting him for restoration, and it shall be done.
Mark 11:24 – Pray for restoration.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11:24(ESV)
According to what the Lord Jesus taught us, we must have faith in God. God will answer our prayers by His will no matter what challenges or setbacks we face as long as we pray and rely on Him from the bottom of our hearts.
The Bible records that many people gave powerful testimonies of God, and they witnessed God’s numerous wondrous works in the interim. When we ask God for the restoration of our family, ask in faith without doubting and see him help us recover all.
Zechariah 9:12 – Return to your family
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
Zechariah 9:12(ESV)
The phrase “Turn you to the stronghold” is an invitation. Here, we witness an invitation that is extended to God’s chosen people, Israel, and to those who are not. Recognize that it is a turn-invitation.
Those who have come to God and are currently being turned away from Him and those who are lost and undone without God are extended this invitation.
To all, God calls. God expects us to return to our families and be united with them. The call is a call to return and be restored to your household, so that the plan of God may be complete in you.
Jeremiah 29:11 – God has a plan for your family
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11(ESV)
John 14:1 – Believe in God
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
John 14:1(ESV)
Galatians 6:1 – Forgiveness brings about family restoration
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
Galatians 6:1(ESV)
Paul in this verse, stressed the need for forgiveness and helping those who have gone astray from the law of God to be restored in God’s house.
Beyond believers gathering as a family in Christ, our family is considered.
When a family member has done wrong, let them not be cast away in rejection; instead let forgiveness take its cause, which will bring about restoration in the family and joy and peace. And let all be done in the spirit of gentleness.
Matthew 6:33 – Let the kingdom of God take the lead in your family
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33(ESV)
The Bible pointed out the need to seek God’s kingdom first. What does it mean to seek God’s kingdom?
it is to put in front of whatever will bring great honor to God: winning souls, kingdom services, helping the needy and widows among you.
When the interest of the house of God is in your mind, God will bring about the restoration you desire supernaturally.
Have you been facing difficulties in your family, and you so want significant change? Then let the kingdom of God take the lead in your heart and go after it.
Psalm 23:3 – The Lord looks out for his people
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3 (ESV)
David attributes the renewal or restoration of his soul to the Lord, his shepherd. A sheep’s shepherd would tend to its wounds in Bible times until the sheep recovered its health.
How frequently the Lord heals our spiritual wounds caused by the evil world system or, more often still when we have pushed ourselves harm by failing to follow Him closely?
Occasionally, a sheep deviate from a well-traveled path and get lost. To look for the missing sheep, the shepherd would leave the other sheep in the care of his assistants.
Although Jesus, the Good Shepherd, guides us on paths of righteousness, we may stray from the way we have been given, and Jesus then looks until He finds us and heals us.
Let us follow the example of Jesus, the good shepherd, and look out for members of our families when they have gone astray.
Hosea 6:1
“Come, let us return to the LORD;
for he has torn us, that he may heal us;
he has struck us down, and he will bind us up.Hosea 6:1(ESV)
God’s dealings with Israel are a great source of comfort for all of His children because they show us that, despite the times when we also stray from the Lord, becoming entangled in worldly pursuits or adopting a careless attitude.
However, His initial response may well be discipline or chastisement, He is also patient with us, even when we choose to follow our foolish paths instead of the path of righteousness.
Can you be patient with that member of your family who has gone far and has made mistakes, causing pain in the family? When we sin against God, He pardons and forgives, and restores us. Your reaction to family members should align with what God has shown us.
Bible Verses about Restoration of Relationships
God values relationships. Through his son Jesus Christ, God goes out of His way to establish a relationship with us.
He enjoys seeing us restore and rebuild our strained bonds with one another since He is our father. No matter our differences, He wishes that we live with each other in unity, peace, love, patience, and kindness with everyone.
With these 10 bible verses on restoration of relationships. God is guiding and directing us as to how to mend our strained interpersonal relationships.
Psalm 71:20-21
You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my greatness and comfort me again.
Psalm 71:20-21(ESV)
Even though we face trouble, hardships, and complex life, God will be there. He will be present, even when our decisions or uncontrollable circumstances bring on difficulties.
You have encountered God’s goodness in your life, regardless of where you are or your age. He has been there for you when you needed him. In difficult times, he has brought you comfort amid that broken relationship.’
There is the hope of restoration and that is if you will allow being used as an instrument to be a shoulder for your friend to rise.
Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?
Jeremiah 32:27 (ESV)
We are all aware that the answer to this question is definitely “NO,” since God can handle any challenge. However, our words do not always reflect a faith that relies entirely on God.
We panic and try to take control of the situation ourselves out of a lack of trust. When things are tough, life can seem to suggest that there is no hope and no way out no matter which direction we turn. However, there is always a way out with God.
When we are faced with a broken relationship, instead of worrying about how to go about restoring it to peace, God in his strength knows how to fix it up for usThereforere present it to him.
Exodus 21:34
“…the owner of the pit shall make restoration. He shall give money to its owner, and the dead beast shall be his.”
Exodus 21:34 (ESV)
The idea of accountability for the effects of one person’s actions on another is conveyed by these laws. The example used dealt with the need for restitution.
Forgiveness in a relationship is necessary; restitution brings about peace and can amend the heart that has been offended. If you want a smooth relationship, seek out these things.
Psalm 51:11
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.Psalm 51:11(ESV)
This psalm, in which David begs God for the forgiveness of his sins, demonstrates the importance and wisdom of confessing our sins – particularly our post-salvation sins – because doing so immediately restores us to a right relationship with the Father.
However, in our relationship with others, we are expected to ask for forgiveness from another when we have done something wrong or see that our relationship is going down roughly so it can be restored as it was before.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13(ESV)
The God of hope—another lovely name for God—is addressed with this request by Paul.
We have no other reliable source of hope for a meaningful life here on Earth or a life that continues after we pass away. For believers to experience complete joy and peace, Paul prays that they will believe or put their trust in God.
Paul isn’t pleading with God to pour happiness and peace into their hearts arbitrarily, in other words. He is pleading for their faith to fill their hearts with joy and peace as they put their trust in God. So that they can feel joy and peace, and encourage them to maintain their faith.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come
2 Corinthians 5:17(ESV)
After describing the weakness of human flesh and the enigmatic glory of the cross of Christ, Paul comes to his climactic assertion that anyone who is in union with Christ—and believes that His finished work on Calvary paid the price for their sins—has been transformed into a new creation.
With a completely new nature and an eternal destiny, this new life is fun. Every believer receives this brand-new life in Christ as e gift of God’s grace that is both gratuitous and eternal.
Believer in Christ, it is essential to commit that relationship to God’s able hand for recreation and to bring it to newness by restoration.
Psalm 51:12
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”
Psalm 51:12 (ESV)
To us, David’s circumstance way the same. He committed a terrible sin, which keeps us far from God and indeed causes a leak in our joy’s cup.
We can see that as we sin, we become more and more depressed because we can’t even sense God’s presence in our lives. Our sins are so great that we cannot ever feel His presence.
So let us not be ashamed to pray to God and ask Him to give us back the joy of His salvation. Not just the joy of salvation, but the joy we have lost in our relationship with others to be restored.
Amos 9:14
“I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.”
Amos 9:14 (ESV)
God promises to restore all the good that we have lost. He further stated that the rebuilt the desolate cities of his people and make them dwell there.
When you think and feel that the relationship which you are in has been dying and can’t be restored, God promises that He will restore and build up such again.
Run to Jesus for he is the master builder and knows how to fix everything that goes wrong. That relationship can be restored.
2 Corinthians 13:9
“For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.”
2 Corinthians 13:9 (ESV)
Paul and his team had to endure hardship as part of their ministry, which revealed their frailty. Their vulnerability made them stronger.
They were more concerned that the Church was “strong” in the practice of their faith than whether they came across as weak to the Church and hoped that the Church could handle the situation with maturity by being restored.
His overarching goal was for the Church to develop to the point where it could function as a healthy assembly.
Do not count on people’s weaknesses rather, let their weaknesses be your strength if you want to have them and see your relationship restored.
Corinthians 13:11
“Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
Corinthians 13:11 (ESV)
The great love passage includes this verse. “Love never fails,” is the basic message.
The implication is that with the arrival of the New Heavens and New Earth, spiritual gifts like prophecy, speaking in tongues, and knowledge will diminish. However, love is timeless and will never dwindle.
Jesus urges us to love God, our neighbor, and even our enemies with a special love that originates from the Father.
It is the bond of love between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God loves us not as a result of our goodness, but as a result of his. Therefore let love be the basis of your relationship, by it, it can be restored.
Conclusion
Restoration of a family is a process. Reconciliation necessitates the rebuilding of trust in order for a family to be restored.
Full transparency and a readiness to be humble by first requesting forgiveness are prerequisites for forgiveness.
Despite the challenges, if everyone is ready to put in the effort, even the most damaged families or relationships could be able to be repaired.
I hope this article will inspire you and serve as a roadmap for you to get your family and relationships back to where they once were.
