A broken bone often becomes stronger after it’s healed. Likewise, God can touch our broken lives and make us stronger than we were before. On the night of His arrest, Jesus said to Peter, “Satan has asked … [to] sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you. … And when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren” (Luke 22:31-32). Peter’s failure wasn’t final. He did “return”—to “strengthen his brothers.” He preached on Pentecost and 3,000 were baptized; he provided spiritual leadership, and wrote two New Testament books. Restorative grace lifts up the fallen, makes the wounded whole, and transforms failures into fruitfulness. Cast away, rejected, or despised as chaff? Ignore the critics! Christ has prayed for you!—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 