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Friday, October 16, 2026

Strength That Renews Slowly

3 min read · Endurance

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Waiting can feel like doing nothing, yet Isaiah describes waiting for God as a place of renewal. Strength may return dramatically, but often it arrives as enough grace to keep walking. If you are weary, do not shame yourself for needing rest or support. Receive today's pace as it is, and trust that quiet endurance also belongs to faith.

Today’s prayer

God of patient strength, meet me in my weariness. Renew what is depleted and teach me to walk without despising a slower pace. Amen.

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