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
This
morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take 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
persevere. 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
Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall
in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They
will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:3-31
Music
for Meditation
I Need Thee Every Hour
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