Isaiah 40:31a But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength….
My precious Savior is loving and faithful and steadfast. I know this truth. I write it often in these reflections. And yet, when He shows up so clearly in my circumstances, it always catches me off guard somehow. Lord, Forgive me for being caught off guard, and thank You for Your faithfulness.
Isaiah 40:31b …They shall mount up with wings like eagles….
Yesterday, at the end of a successful yet very long and stressful week, I was tapped out in a way I haven’t felt in a while. I was running on fumes with no gas station in sight. And He showed up so powerfully during a class discussion that it was as if He were right beside me, whispering to my heart, “I know you are exhausted. I know you feel like no one cares, but THIS is why I need you here.” The love, compassion, and vulnerability in that room yesterday, the encouragement and support I witnessed, may be the highlight of my 23 years in the classroom thus far. Thank You, Jesus.
Isaiah 40:31c …They shall run and not grow weary….
Lord, Thank You for this day, for the reminder that I MUST take time to renew myself, to root myself firmly in You, so that I have the energy to love and encourage Your people. Thank You for the courage and vulnerability I witnessed first hand yesterday, for the love and support that was so evident during our discussion. Thank You for helping me see with such clarity both why it is important for me to keep on keeping on each day and why it is so crucial I refuel my tank so I can keep at it. Draw me closer, Lord. Restore my strength in You and through You. Help me to shine Your light. Amen.
Isaiah 40:31d …They shall walk and not faint.
Have a blessed day.
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