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.
If you drove your car daily and never stopped to refill the gas tank, you would soon be stranded on the highway with a problem you could have avoided. You might even end up needing to push your car to the side of the road. We can consider this example in deciding how to run our lives. Isaiah says, Even youths shall faint and be weary (Isaiah 40:30, ESV). At times, we all grow tired and feel that we can't go on. The weariness may be mental, emotional, or physical, but we can avoid it by learning to spend regular time with God and allowing Him to refuel and refresh us. I recommend spending this kind of time with Him daily, and I believe that even more than once a day is advisable.
Don't wait until you are out of fuel and stranded on the highway of life before you go to God for help. He is always available and always happy to spend time with you. Many people ask what they should do when they spend time with God, but I think that simply setting aside time to be with Him is more important than how you spend the time. You may pray (talk to God and listen to Him). You might also study the Bible, listen to music that builds you up spiritually, read a book written by a good Bible teacher, or simply sit in God's presence and enjoy Him. When you do any of these things, He will strengthen you.
Just as you pay attention to the gas gauge in your car and are careful to get gas before the tank is empty, pay attention to the signs that you are growing weary. Do something before you feel completely drained instead of pushing yourself too hard day in and day out, trying to meet life's demands. Be wise and refuel regularly!
Prayer of the Day: Father, I am sorry for those times when I try to do things on my own without coming to You to obtain Your strength. Help me to always put You first. In Jesus' name, I ask this, amen.
