Introduction

Good morning, Church family! Have you ever felt so tired, so worn out, that you thought you couldn't possibly take another step? I know I sure have. And I'm guessing, if we're all being honest here, that you've felt the same way too. I'm reminded of what C.S. Lewis once wrote: "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain."

Today, we're going to draw strength from one of the most comforting passages in the Bible, found in Isaiah 40:29-31, which says: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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."

Opening Prayer

Let's take a moment to invite God into our weakness and open up our hearts to His mighty strength. Please join me in prayer. "Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today acknowledging our need for Your strength. We confess that we've tried to do things in our own power and have grown weary. Help us to trust in You, to find our hope in You, and to lean on Your strength in all circumstances. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

I. God's Strength in Tough Times

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