Strength for the weary

 but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint. ~Isaiah 40:31 CSB

I'm tired.  I missed a night of sleep and I can't seem to get caught up.  I want to "phone" it in, but I have responsibilities.  How do I get through this weariness? Its physical, but it is impeding on the mental and spiritual.  How do I stay motivated? How do I stay invested so that I can carry my cross? How do I keep my joy?

 I recall where my strength comes from.  My strength comes from the Lord.  As I hope in Him and live in expectation of Him, He will renew my strength.  He will touch my mind and make it strong.  He is my motivation to work as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24).  If I focus on Him and not my circumstance, I overcome through Christ Jesus.

He will allow me to finish the race.  He will breathe air into my lungs. lifting my spirit as I draw nigh to Him.  He will cause me soar.  He will give me the victory.  I just have to trust and believe knowing I will receive what He has promised.  God never fails and He never leaves me wanting.  He is the Good Shepherd and He guides me through the day.  He is my strength.

Lord, thank You for knowing what I need and supplying that need.  Thank You for renewing my strength.  Thank You for being my motivation and compass point when I become weary.  I love you Lord. In Jesus name.  Amen