The last and foundational part of my perseverance is born out of my faith. When all those other things . . . run out or fall short, my faith is the thing that enables me to just show up and take one more step.
~Michelle Akers
Our prayer and meditation this morning comes from Take My Heart Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.
It’s tough to keep going. When our strength is gone, when that next step takes such tremendous effort, when our body screams in protest and our brain has called in sick—what can motivate us to keep moving forward? What reason can trump our tired mind and limbs?
There’s only one: Jesus. Perseverance is born out of faith in him.
Everything else will run out. Our own determination, desires, or dreams may not be enough to keep us going. But faith in the One who calmed the raging sea, healed the sick, raised the dead, and gave sight to the blind—that will keep us showing up and taking one more step.
Whatever you’ve been called to do, know this: he will provide strength and energy for the work to do it. No matter how tired you are today, faith will help you preserve. Take that next step. Your faith will sustain you.
Prayer for Meditation
Lord, I’m tired. Give me strength to take the next step and follow you.
Scripture for Meditation
He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:29-31
Music for Meditation
I Need Thee Every Hour
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