The Word of Life Will Sustain You

May 20, 2020

By Nora Cunning, Pastoral and Ministry Support

Nothing seems to be going my way this morning. I woke up late; my kids are a little extra cranky, and now I can't remember my password to access my account. I feel the frustration bubbling up. I had a plan to be productive today, and now the day feels half gone, and I have not even had my breakfast. Here comes the anxiety. 

What happened? Why is it today I am spinning my wheels, but nothing is getting accomplished? How is it that I have all day every day in my home and yet the work continues to pile up? Is it possible to be busier in quarantine than before when I never had any time? When does the rest come? 

The plan this morning was to start in God’s Word. Yet somehow time slipped away from me. I am reminded by God's Word that it is never too late for a fresh start. So right now, at this moment, I am going to stop and start over with some truth and some rest.

Isaiah 40: 31 says, "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.”

Like a deep breath and a hot breakfast, the Word of life can sustain us! There are still many hours left in the day, and if I spend more moments with my heart and eyes fixed on the Lord and His promise, I can do anything, including shaking off this downcast attitude of mine.  

Pray with me?

Father, thank You for being such an awesome God. Thank You for being the Father I can stop and turn to when I am broken in my ways. You are the healer and the redeemer, and I will hope in You.  I pray these words in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

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