Today’s Bible Verse:
Isaiah 40:31 ESV

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

During life's trials and tribulations, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and ready to give up. We may feel like our strength is depleted, our spirits crushed, and our hope extinguished. But Isaiah 40:31 offers us a powerful reminder of God's unwavering love and the promise of renewed strength for those who hope in Him.

This verse vividly depicts soaring eagles effortlessly gliding through the air. As eagles rely on wind currents to carry them to great heights, we can rely on God's grace to lift us above our challenges. When we place our hope in the Lord, He gives us the strength to persevere.

This promise of renewed strength is a fleeting feeling and a deep and abiding source of power from our relationship with God. It's a strength that enables us to:

• Run and not grow weary: We can face life's challenges with courage and determination, knowing God is with us every step.

• Walk and not be faint: We can navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and steadfastness, trusting that God will guide our path.

This verse is a beautiful reminder of the transformative power of hope in the Lord. When we fix our eyes on Him, our burdens become lighter, our steps become surer, and our spirits are lifted.

Prayers

Remember:

1. The people of the southeast who are dealing with the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

2. All people dealing with cancer

3. Those who reject Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

A Prayer for Today:

Heavenly Father, help me always to fix my eyes on Jesus so my hope grows in Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Luther’s Morning Prayer:

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Apostles’ Creed:

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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