| Sometimes I feel like I’m just losing it. My desire. My focus. My energy. My hope. My edge. My skills. My passion. My perseverance. I’m discouraged. I’m frustrated. I’m perplexed. Whether it is a deadly virus, a stressful work environment, a stubborn family issue, a financial challenge, or another wave of race-related national distress, the issues of life seem overwhelming. The road seems endless and I feel like I’m running on fumes.
But through all of these uncomfortable feelings I am learning I never have to worry about how much is in my “tank.” I don’t have to worry about whether or not I will be able to sustain my effort going forward. I don’t have to worry about losing “it.” Why? “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not become weary” (Isaiah 40:28-31). Everything I lack, He possesses in infinite supply. From the Lord’s perspective, I wasn’t created and designed to be self-fueled or self-propelled, but to “wait for the Lord.” That is, to be prayerfully engaged and to receive with thankfulness the grace He provides for the present moment without worrying about my needs for the next. Because He will be with me in that moment too, and the one after that, and the one after that, and the one after that. He is an ever-present help, and unlike us, the moment is never too big for Him. (Comments? Write me at Pastor@valleybrook.church) |
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