It has become my habit to hike every morning for about 2 hours. I start on city sidewalks, but fortunately many nature trails are nearby. I enjoy the beauty and serenity of these trails. Sometimes I feel strong and can walk farther than normal. Monday was one of those days when I hiked more than 11 miles. Other days I feel weak and struggle to hike even the normal distance. On those days my mind is consumed with thoughts of my struggle, not enjoying the natural wonders. Today was one of these days.
In our daily lives we can face similar struggles. Some days everything falls into place and we seem to breeze through the day. Other times we face problem after problem which quickly wears us down.
The book of Isaiah gives us a promise for the days in which we struggle. Isaiah 40:31 says, “but they who wait for the Lord will renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
One cause of our tiredness and weakness can be that we are operating on our own wisdom and strength. Those qualities have natural limitations. Exceed these limitations and we grow weary. However, we have another supply of wisdom and strength, that is God’s wisdom and power, which are infinite. When we wait for God’s direction and strength, we find that we can always be strong. Weariness fades into the past and we can keep moving in the right direction.
Reluctant Retiree 