“He gives strength to the faint and strengthens the powerless.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭29‬ ‭CSB‬‬

We just got done moving from one house to another. We have moved many times before, but for some reason this move seems harder than before. Maybe because we are older, or maybe because we moved to a slightly smaller house. Whatever the reason, my husband and I have ended every day feeling totally exhausted.

So today’s verse is pretty welcome.

But it also makes me wonder where that strength is that Isaiah says God will provide.

After some contemplation, God has mentioned a few things. He asked, “Are you really powerless or faint?”

Ok, no. I am just fatigued and overwhelmed because of a busy and confusing time in my life. We have a lovely home that we moved into. I have power — I’m not being oppressed — and haven’t yet actually fainted from hunger, thirst, fear, illness or any other reason.

God says, “So, do you really need me to give you strength or do you just need a few good nights of sleep?”

Your strength would be awesome, but a few good nights of sleep would help for sure.

God says, “You haven’t actually asked me for strength. Or even peaceful sleep. Why do you suddenly expect it? If you’ll notice, this Bible passage says my strength comes to those who trust in me. It seems to me you have been trusting in yourself right along….”

Of course you are right. I haven’t been relying on you, talking to you, asking you for help, strength, peace or anything else. And yet I am whining about this verse not being true for me. I’m sorry.

Dear God,

Forgive me for relying on my own strength and wisdom but then blaming you when the outcome is fatigue and weariness. I would love to claim your gift of strength. I trust you. I want to trust you. Teach me how and point out when I fail. Thank you for all the beauty you have blessed me with.