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Restoring The Years
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Donald Lawrence's song 'Restoring the Years' is a declaration of God's promise to redeem lost time and heal past hurts. Drawing from the biblical concept of God restoring what was lost, the lyrics speak directly to those who have experienced sorrow and struggle. The song emphasizes that God is the author of time and that His word will not return void. It encourages listeners to release fear and receive restoration, healing, and a renewed spirit. The repeated refrain 'I'm restoring the years you've sewn in tears' offers hope and comfort, reminding believers that God can bring beauty from ashes and redeem every season of pain.
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Lend me your ear
Thus sayeth the lord
Just know that my word
Will not return void
The time I've sustained
There's no need to fear
I'm restoring the years
You've sewn in tears
Restoring the years
You've sewn in tears
I am the author
The writer of time
No matter how long
Things will work out just fine
Deposit this word
There's no need to fear
I'm restoring the years
You've sewn in tears
Restoring the years
You've sewn in tears
Lift up your hands
Receive from the lord
Your broken spirit
Receive this word from the lord
Deposit this word
There's no need to fear
I'm restoring the years
You've sewn in tears
Restoring the years
You've sewn in tears
I'm healing you
Healing you
I'm restoring the years
You've sewn in tears
Restoring the years
You've sewn in tears