Abiding - Day 15 (On Renewal of Strength)
Scripture of the Day: Isaiah 40:27-31, Psalm 73:21-28
Series Theme: Abiding - Planted and Thriving in Busy Seasons
Some mornings you're tired before your feet even hit the floor. Not sleepy tired. Worn-thin tired, the kind that comes from carrying everything and still showing up.
What if renewed strength didn't mean gritting your teeth and pushing harder? What if it just meant staying close enough to God to let Him carry you?
Today I'm in Isaiah 40 and Psalm 73, meditating on the picture of an eagle. Eagles use their large wingspans to soar on currents they didn't create. That current is the Holy Spirit, and abiding close to Him is what changes weariness into steadiness, and steadiness into peace.
Maybe you know the feeling.
The alarm goes off and you're already running behind on energy you don't have yet. Or your current season asks more of you than most. The good news is that there's a way through it that doesn't ask for more grit.
If you're deep in a season that's stretching your endurance further than you expected, and you're tired and need a lift, this one's for you.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
- 0:03 - Welcome and overview
- 0:30 - Mindful moment: deep breathing
- 1:09 - Opening prayer
- 2:03 - A picture of God's timing
- 3:30 - Context for today's reading
- 5:18 - Bible reading - Isaiah 40:27-31 and Psalm 73:21-28
- 7:15 - Why the strongest people aren't the ones working the hardest
- 8:11 - How to stay steady when times are tough
- 8:40 - How abiding brings clarity and strength in busy seasons
- 9:27 - How abiding with God brings peace in place of difficulty
- 11:21 - How abiding with God helped me handle rejection
- 12:44 - The kind of abundance that has nothing to do with your bank account
- 13:31 - Daily journaling and planning
- 14:06 - An example of working smarter, not harder
- 18:01 - Closing prayer and today's encouragement
RESOURCES + LINKS:
- When you want a simple plan for the whole year: Get the free 365-day reading plan journal.
- When you need a 30-day reset: Download the free Abiding Life reading plan and journal.
- When you only have a few minutes: Open the Wake Up Loved app for 2, 5, or 15-minute quiet time moments with Scripture and prayer at wakeuplovedapp.com.
FOR BUILDERS & MOMS:
- Start your own podcast: See how I plan and edit this show and learn the steps to share your voice. Learn more at homeceoacademy.com/podcast-course.
- Homeschooling littles? The same heart behind Wake Up Loved is behind my curriculum for kids aged 2-6. Learn more at homeceoacademy.com.
