You Can Trust God’s Strength In Your Weariness

The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom … Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:28,30-31

Ever seen an eagle in flight? They’re able to reach great heights because of their ability to soar on the updrafts. Because they’ve learned to use the wind, they don’t have to work as hard, pumping their wings in order to get anywhere. As they coast on the wind, they renew their strength.

Isaiah said those who wait on the Lord will be like the eagle—discovering renewed strength. At times we feel spiritually battered and emotionally drained; we are tired and weary. But it is during those times when we face physical, spiritual or emotional exhaustion that God offers us his strength.

If you’re feeling tired and weary, take Isaiah’s advice: “Hope in the Lord,” for he promises strength.

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME
• When you are weak or worn out, I will give you strength.

• When you hope in me, you will find new strength.

MY PRAYER TO GOD
Lord, I feel weary. You promise that those who hope in you will find new strength. Help me trust that you will give me the strength to run and not grow weary, to walk and not faint.