He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
– Isaiah 40:29

Even the most pumped up and positive ones of us find ourselves broken and weary at some point in our life. It isn’t so hard to believe and follow Jesus when we are soaring on the wings of eagles or running and not getting weary in our walk with God. Often the toughest time to keep our faith vibrant is when we are trying to keep putting one foot in front of the other while not fainting. In those moments of absolute powerlessness, weakness, and brokenness the Lord is often most real, most powerful, and most present.

We get a text, every morning, from a friend. A verse and a little devotion.
Isaiah 40:29, this morning.
Though I am not in a deep place brokenness today, this did speak to me.
We have had ALOT of change this month. It has left me cranky and weary. I thought I was ready for change. For the new adventure.
To leave behind a place that I sought refuge in when my toughest years were going on. To let go of the physical aspect of a dream, knowing/understanding that it wasn’t for me at this time. Maybe ever. But that I needed to let it go and embrace the unknown.

Well, God must have a message for me. Its been all over this week.
Today its been pretty obvious.

First photo in my Instagram feed.

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.
– Ecclesiastes 7:10

The only thing we get by spending our time looking in the rear view mirror is a big disaster in our front windshield! Our best days as Christians are always ahead. Jesus has promised to return and take us home to God…what better future could there be. So let’s not get distracted with nostalgic cynicism. We can thank God for His past blessings, but let’s not waste the present with pessimism. Let’s make a commitment to redeem our time and trust that the same God who raised Jesus from the dead also holds our future in His hands.

My devo text this morning. ( I have a wonderful friend who sends me one every morning. )

We are moving forward.

Keep tuned in. Its getting real.