Isaiah 40:27-31 MSG; Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or whine, Israel, saying,
“God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”? Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening, God doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine.  He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath.  And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.

I almost changed the name from Jacob, to Sandy, thinking maybe no one would notice. We’ve all been there, right? Wondering if God’s been too busy to notice I’m even here? Discouraged, downhearted, afraid that I won’t have the strength to endure what I must. Over-thinking everything. This morning as I sat here contemplating whether or not to even blog, this verse came to my mind and so I waited. I waited for the sweet breath of God to blow away my fatigue and give me fresh strength, and as always, I didn’t have to wait long.

It’s like snuggling up to your husband or laying your head in the lap of your mother, having your hair played with or your back stroked. Soft sounds of comfort being whispered softly over the sounds of your tears. “You can do this, but you don’t have to do it alone. Haven’t you been listening? I don’t come and go, I’m always here with you. Just as your heart beats constantly in your chest, know that I am here to bring you life. Abundant life. Grace filled life. I love you!”

Oh my darling Jesus, sweet lover of my soul. I’ve not forgotten your sacrifice. You gave all for me so that you could live in and through me. You’ve taken my exhaustion and turned it into fuel for my day. You’ve sorted out my overwhelming list of things to do and organized it, prioritizing my time with you is the best thing I could have done. You have made for me a road where once there was only wilderness. You are my protecter, provider and healer. Thank you for all you have done and all you are doing. You’ve not forgotten any detail of my life and you are working all things out for your glory. It’s in your wonderful Name I thank you, Amen