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 40:31
Weekly Quote
When God is our strength, it is strength indeed; when our strength is our own, it is only weakness. -St. Augustine
Weekly Thought
In a world that can wear us down mentally, physically, and spiritually, how do we renew our strength? What do we do in the face of too many projects, too many temptations, too many conflicts, and too many other souland energy-sapping dynamics at work in life?
The prophet Isaiah ministered to a nation on the verge of collapse. It wasn't just the acute threat from foreign powersthough that was an obvious stressorbut the once proud and righteous country was sinking in a mire created by its own cynicism and corruption. His antidote to spiritual fatigue was simple: Hope in the Lord.
Others might help you. Great. But don't put your hope in them. You might be able to muster some more determination to get the job done. Wonderful. But don't even place your hope in yourself. The only place to turn for a renewed spirit is the One who has given you every good and perfect gift, including any strength or talent you were born with. What a wonderful promise that we can run without growing weary!
So how is your day? How has your week been going? How does this month look to be shaping up for you? Are you hopeful and inspired? Or are you discouraged? Either way, place your hope in the Lord and let Him give you a supernatural strength.
Heavenly Father, You truly are the source of my hope for today, tomorrow, and all the days ahead of me. Thank You. Amen.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
