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.
He gives strength to the weary and increased 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.
Isiah 40:28-31
We recently adopted a new puppy and he is giving me a work out! I had forgotten how tiring a new puppy can be. He constantly wants attention and will let me know about it. I also know this will pass and he will get into our routine.
I have friends who have elderly parents who are not doing well, one in particular who is in a nursing home and they are unable to visit because of the lock down. My friend’s fear is that her parent will feel abandoned. I have friends with terminally ill loved ones. This is tiring in other ways. Mentally, emotionally, and physically.
God will give strength to the weary and give us the power to get through our times of trials. In our own weariness we need to reach out and let them know God is with them, that their loved ones know God is watching over them, even if they can’t.
At our vacation home eagles occasionally soar over head. I am always in awe of their ability to soar on the winds with little effort. God enables us to soar when we give over our trials to him.
After a long walk, the puppy is quietly resting. Hopefully I can enjoy the quiet, because I know it is short lived.
Beth Hempstead