Devotional by Lynne Phipps — restored summary.
In this devotional, rescuing a pet gerbil from a container of used cooking oil becomes an illustration of restoration. Phipps reflects on the ways people stumble through ignorance or their own choices, and encourages readers to turn back to God, trusting His faithfulness and loving care.
The devotional closes with a prayer for restoration and gratitude.
Originally posted February 26, 2015. This summary preserves the devotional’s theme and original attribution.
Read the archived February 2015 listing containing Lynne Phipps’s original devotional.