"Lord, restore to me the years that the locusts have eaten, as You have promised in Joel 2:25. I ask that You redeem the time I have lost, and give me a fresh start, according to Psalm 90:12, 'Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.'" (Psalm 90:12, Joel 2:25)
"Father, I come before You with a humble heart, asking that You restore the years that I have wasted in sin and ignorance. As Psalm 51:12 says, 'Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.' I ask that You restore my joy, my purpose, and my passion for living." (Psalm 51:12)
"Lord, I ask that You restore the years that I have spent in fear, doubt, and unbelief. As Psalm 23:3 says, 'He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.' I ask that You restore my soul, and lead me in the paths of righteousness." (Psalm 23:3)
"Father, I ask that You restore the years that I have wasted in procrastination and laziness. As Psalm 119:37 says, 'Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way.' I ask that You revive me, and give me a new sense of purpose and direction." (Psalm 119:37)
"Lord, I ask that You restore the years that I have spent in rebellion and disobedience. As Psalm 32:1-2 says, 'Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity.' I ask that You forgive my sins, and cover my transgressions." (Psalm 32:1-2)
"Father, I ask that You restore the years that I have wasted in unforgiveness and bitterness. As Psalm 103:2-3 says, 'Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases.' I ask that You forgive my iniquities, and heal my diseases." (Psalm 103:2-3)
"Lord, I ask that You restore the years that I have spent in isolation and loneliness. As Psalm 133:1 says, 'Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!' I ask that You bring people into my life who will support and encourage me." (Psalm 133:1)
"Father, I ask that You restore the years that I have wasted in selfishness and pride. As Psalm 138:6 says, 'Though the Lord is on high, yet He regards the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.' I ask that You humble me, and give me a heart of humility." (Psalm 138:6)
"Lord, I ask that You restore the years that I have spent in darkness and despair. As Psalm 42:11 says, 'Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.' I ask that You give me hope, and help me to praise You even in the darkest times." (Psalm 42:11)
"Father, I ask that You restore the years that I have wasted in fear of failure. As Psalm 37:5 says, 'Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.' I ask that You help me to trust in You, and commit my ways to You." (Psalm 37:5)
"Lord, I ask that You restore the years that I have spent in spiritual dryness. As Psalm 63:1 says, 'O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.' I ask that You quench my spiritual thirst, and give me a fresh hunger for You." (Psalm 63:1)
"I declare that You, Lord, are my Rock and Redeemer. You have seen me through the darkest of times, and You have heard my cries.
Restore to me the years that the locusts have eaten, the years I spent in loneliness, without love, care, and support (Joel 2:25). Heal the wounds of my past, and comfort me in my sorrow.
I declare that You are my Shepherd, and You will guide me through the valley of the shadow of death. You will restore my soul, and lead me to green pastures and still waters (Psalm 23).
I pray that You will redeem my failed relationships and my wasted years in bad marriages. Turn my ashes into beauty, and my mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).
I trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness. You are my Hope and my Deliverer. I will praise Your name forever."
