Soar On Wings Like Eagles -- Isaiah 40:31

 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

This is one of my mom's absolute favorite scriptures and I have to say it is one that I recite on days when it is difficult to get out of bed. There are several mornings when my body hurts so much that even the slightest movement sends shockwaves of pain radiating throughout. But, I have little lives (my dogs) depending on me to swing my legs out from the covers and push myself up and start moving. 

Living with rheumatoid arthritis is a daily roller coaster and not just my body is weary, but my soul as well. Being my mother's primary caregiver and a single mom on top of it all does put a strain on my mind, body, heart, and soul. Each morning, rain or shine, severe pain or mild aches, I pull myself up and praise the Lord for another day. 

Spending time in prayer, especially when your soul is weary, is one of the most important parts of your Christian walk. Sitting quietly and inviting the Lord for a chat will invigorate your heart and give you peace. During the difficult days, take ten minutes to retreat to a quiet place and lay your burdens at the foot of the cross. Ask the Lord to place His hand upon you and give you peace, encouragement, and discernment. He will never leave you and He will lift you up and help you soar. 

I did just that this afternoon. After a busy day of errands and doctor appointments, I was feeling drained and just wanted to curl up under the covers and forget about everything. There is dinner to cook, laundry to put away, dogs to feed and work to proofread/edit before I can call it a day. 

Therefore, I knew I needed to approach my Lord and Savior for a pep talk and an energy spike. After just ten minutes of sitting in the sunshine (it is a beautiful 69 degrees today!), I could feel the Lord wrapping an arm around me and lifting me up. The laundry is done, dinner is in the oven, the dogs are happily munching their dinner, and I have two more articles to edit for the night. 

God is so good!! What has He done in your life lately? Leave a comment, we would love to hear from you! If you have a prayer request, you can leave a comment or email me at prayersandpromisesministry@gmail.com.