✟ Renewed Strength: Soaring on the Winds of God’s Power

There comes a time in every life when even the strongest among us must admit: we are tired. Not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and mentally weary. The daily responsibilities of life—the demands of work, family, ministry, health, and constant decision-making—can drain even the most vibrant soul. Isaiah 40:29 reminds us of a profound and tender truth: “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” (NLT)

We often try to hide our weariness behind smiles and polite responses. We push ourselves to keep going, convinced that admitting weakness is a sign of failure. But the Word of God tells us that weakness is not something to be ashamed of—it is a place where God’s strength can be made perfect.

There are days when I, too, feel I cannot go on. The weight of ministry, the trials of life, and the burdens I carry for others settle heavily upon my shoulders. On those days, I do not rely on my own endurance. I cry out to the Lord—not with eloquent words, but with the desperate honesty of a servant in need of his Master’s hand. And time after time, God answers with strength beyond my own.

The prophet continues in verse 30: “Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion.” This verse levels the ground. It reminds us that no amount of vitality, discipline, or determination can prevent the human body and spirit from growing tired. The world may champion self-reliance, but God’s Word points to holy dependence.

This is not just a physical truth—it is spiritual. There are seasons when our faith feels heavy, when our prayers feel unanswered, and when service in God’s kingdom feels more like trudging through a desert than walking in green pastures. Yet God has not left us without help. He knows our frame. He remembers that we are dust (Psalm 103:14). In His compassion, He offers divine strength to those who admit their need.

This truth is foundational to the Fourth Pillar of a God-Centered Life: Being Healthy to Serve God. Physical wellness and spiritual vitality are intimately connected. We are called to care for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20), but we are also invited to nurture our souls with the sustaining grace of God. It is not enough to eat well and exercise; we must also feed on the Bread of Life and drink deeply from the Living Water.

Isaiah continues in verse 31 with a glorious promise: “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.” Other translations say, “those who wait upon the Lord.” This “waiting” is not idle or passive. It is active trust. It is the discipline of coming into God’s presence in prayer, worship, study, and quiet stillness, trusting that He will renew what life has drained.

We often rush through our days without waiting on the Lord. We eat on the go, speak without listening, and work without resting. But spiritual strength is not forged in busyness—it is cultivated in communion with the Almighty.

In my own journey, I have learned that strength is not always immediate. Sometimes, it comes in the stillness of a morning prayer or the sacred pause between sobs. At times, I have gone before the Lord utterly spent, and in return, He gave me what I could not muster: the strength to keep going, the faith to keep believing, and the peace that passes all understanding.

Isaiah concludes with a poetic triad of spiritual renewal:

“They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31b NLT)

These are not random metaphors—they are spiritual stages:

• Soaring on wings like eagles: God lifts us above our trials in moments of deep worship, breakthrough, and joy. These are mountaintop experiences.
• Running and not growing weary: In seasons of active service and spiritual labor, God sustains our pace. We continue without collapse.
• Walking and not fainting: When life feels slow and heavy, and when we must endure quietly, God walks with us, strengthening each step.

Sometimes we soar, and other times we simply walk. All are holy. Whether your path today is a mountaintop or a slow valley road, God is beside you. His strength is not just for the miraculous—it is for the mundane. It is for the caregiving, the serving, the enduring, and the believing.

The Fourth Pillar—Being Healthy to Serve God—is not merely about physical vitality. It is about being fit in body and spirit to fulfill the call God has placed upon our lives. When we care for our bodies, we honor our Creator. When we seek spiritual renewal, we become vessels through which His power flows.

Let us no longer pretend we are invincible. Let us, instead, boast in our weakness, that the power of Christ may rest upon us (2 Corinthians 12:9). Let us be a people who rise early to wait upon the Lord, who walk slowly enough to listen to His whisper, and who serve with strength that is not our own.

This week, I encourage you to take inventory of your health—both physical and spiritual. Are you running on empty? Have you been trying to do it all in your own strength? Then I urge you to pause. Open your Bible. Bow your head. Whisper a prayer of surrender. Wait upon the Lord.

Take a walk in the cool of the day and praise His name. Prepare a healthy meal and thank Him for daily bread. Go to bed early and wake up ready to receive His mercies, which are new every morning.

And when you feel that you can’t go on—remember this promise from Isaiah 40. God will lift you. God will sustain you. God will carry you until you soar once more.

So, I say to you, “May the Lord strengthen your faith and use it for His glory, as you walk humbly in His presence.”