134: On wings like eagles | Isaiah 40:31

When you place your hope in the Lord, He will renew your strength giving you wings like eagles. At some point, life gets to all of us. We have all experienced pain, suffering, or just flat out exhaustion. Have you ever felt like you simply didn't have the energy or rest to carry on and face the day? I'm raising my hand! We could all use some rest and renewal. A little R&R. But how? Where can we get it, where does it come from? Thankfully, today's One Verse Devotional gives us the answer. Isaiah 40:31 says, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,  they will walk and not be faint." When we place our hope and trust in God, He promises to renew our strength and give us wings like an eagle! Have you ever seen an eagle in nature? They are majestic. I remember seeing them when our family took a trip out West. It was incredible seeing them soar above us. It's not too hard to imagine that they don't have too many cares in this world. They have confidence. God says that we can possess that same confidence in Him. We simply have to hope. Not hope, the verb. "I hope this happens" or "I hope that happens." That's not the kind of hope we are talking about. Hope, the noun. I have… Hope. I have hope that God will take care of me. I have hope that He will give me strength. I have hope that God has granted me the skills and gifts I need to make it in the world. Hope found in God, in Jesus. This is the hope that will give you strength. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/