Scripture Reading
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 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.
Reflection
The progression is interesting: soaring, then running, then walking. We tend to want the eagle-soar but often need the grace to simply walk without fainting — to keep moving through ordinary days without dramatic experience of uplift. That unhurried faithfulness, sustained by hope in the Lord, is itself a form of renewed strength. Not all endurance looks like flight.
Prayer for Today
Dear Lord, Your Word says that when we wait on You, You will renew our strength (Isaiah 40:31). Although my strength is depleted, I am choosing to rest and spend time in Your presence, recharging my battery. I refuse to run myself ragged, listening to the voice of the enemy that I should just try harder or work longer. I trust in Your infinite capacity of strength. It will never run out. Thank You for working in my weakness and pouring Your strength into me. In Jesus' name, amen.
Amen.