Let Isaiah 40:31 Encourage You in the Everyday Moments

When pondering this promise to us in Scripture, remember that when we are wearied by the world, if we put our hope in God, then we will be soaring with ease and go far with little effort because were are not reliant on our own strength, but on the Lord’s.

I can remember doing the Presidential Fitness Test as a student in school. I was a gymnast and cheerleader, so I had a lot of strength, but I did not enjoy running with my exercise-induced asthma. Unfortunately, I would pass every event each year, but never could get the mile in time, so I always fell short. Running wears us out, especially if we are not used to it and training for it.

When I think about those who run and do not get tired, I think about kids. All these sweet little children that run and play, not thinking a thing about the effort, but the fun. They delight in it and are having a great time. God invites us to lay aside our cares and burdens in this life and to run with Him like a child playing outside. There is a joy and happiness found in running without the weary.

As we imagine walking a long distance, there can be a fear of exhaustion. However, the Lord invites us to walk with Him. He helps us not to become faint. Walking is consistent and perpetual. As we ponder our time that we spend “walking with God” each day, are we meeting regularly with Him? Are we seeking His face? Our Savior is always pursuing us, we just have to take the time to realize that He is the most important part of our day.

Walking might seem slow and insignificant in comparisons to soaring and running, however it is in the rhythm of consistency that we discover the value in walking. Amos 3:3 says, “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” Jesus has agreed to meet and walk with us daily, we just have to mutually agree to walk with Him.

Rest today. By renewed by the Holy Spirit. With the help of God you can soar, run and walk with Him.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time in the home, but loves to provide articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian lifestyle. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number 1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most recently, Emma released Treasures for Tots, (Scripture memory songs) and multiple books and devotionals for young children. During her ministry career, Emma has released Wildflower: Blooming Through Singleness, two worship EP albums, founded and led Polished Conference Ministries, and ran the Refined Magazine. You can view her articles on her blog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and check out her Instagram @Emmadanzey.