But Lord, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.
Isaiah 33:2 NLT
At times we may feel weak and discouraged. We don’t even have the energy to lift our heads up and take on the next challenge. But God can turn us around. When we go to Him, when we seek His face, when we put all our cares on His shoulders, He comes to our rescue. He not only willingly takes our burdens away but also becomes our arm of strength. Through Him, we find more than enough energy to change the next diaper, tackle another project at work, seek a new path for our lives, deal with our teens and aging parents, cope with an illness, and find a way through a difficult relationship. Only God can turn our challenges into opportunities for Him to show His power. Just be patient. Wait on Him. And He will do more than see you through.
Lord, I am facing so many challenges, I don’t even know where to start, what to do, how to approach them. And I feel so weak and powerless. My mind is confused, my emotions jumbled. So I am looking to You, am waiting on You in this very moment. Be my strong arm. Fill me with Your awesome, mountain-moving power. Rescue me from these troubles. Make a path through this debris. Be my defense so that I can catch my breath. I rest in You now, knowing in You I am as safe as a babe in arms. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2017 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Donna K. Maltese.