The Lord has called each of us to serve. But many times along the road we become exhausted, feeling as if we can’t move another inch. Have you ever felt this way before? Do you ever wake up in the morning with the thought that you simply can’t do one more extra thing? Have you lost your strength for the race of life?
Recently struggling with some similar thoughts, the Lord brought me Isaiah 61 to get my focus right again. I would highly encourage you to take some a moment next time you are feeling weak and empty to ponder this beautiful passage. The Lord reminded me that part of my purpose in life is service – to both Him and others. But if that is truly part of why I am alive, why is it so hard sometimes?
God has a way of putting us all through these “servant-hood tests” to see where our hearts really are. In His mercy He reminds us that He has laid up the rewards of joy, peace, strength, and contentment for those who are faithful and daily give Him their all.
So today… trust God’s sovereignty in asking you to go another mile with Him, rejoice in His presence as you journey, and rest in His promise of strength as the road becomes rocky and difficult.
Press on – for one more mile!
That is a great reminder, Kathryn! All too often, we get overwhelmed, as we strain our eyes to look ahead, trying to see the big picture, when God is only asking us to focus on the next step He has placed in front of us. May we be encouraged to “keep walking with the Lord, all the way!” He is faithful to never give us more than we can handle if we are trusting in HIS strength!
P.S. Those gorgeous pictures bring back such great memories! I’m so thankful for our photographer who captured those moments!! 🙂
Thank you for this reminder. It refreshed me this morning. (We met at the NC FEW.) Last night I was up with the 2 yo due to his reflux issues and I woke this morning a little heavy. Besides the fact that I am 6 months pregnant and tired anyway. I was reading in Romans and then this and I am sure I can go one more mile today and do all that needs to be done.
Blessings to your family!
Good reminder Kathryn. Earlier this week I noticed a reward for servant-hood in Acts 2–“On My servants and on My handmaidens I will pour out in those days of My Spirit . . .” (Acts 2:18, quoting Joel 2:29). Tomorrow is the big day for all of the Bible Bee Locals. May we depend on the Spirit’s strength and direction then as always.
Amazing – this is just what the LORD laid on my hear to share with people the Sunday before last. In fact, I read Isaiah 61 to everyone! God does not give his Spirit to us so that we can serve ourselves and go on doing our own thing!