DAY 22 Of Lent– Strength for the Journey

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31

Thought Of The Day...
Life is a journey filled with seasons—some joyful and some exhausting. There are moments when the road feels long, the burdens feel heavy, and our strength seems to run out. Yet God never intended for us to travel this journey relying only on our own power.
The prophet Isaiah reminds us that those who wait upon the Lord receive renewed strength. Waiting on God is not passive—it is a posture of trust, prayer, and dependence. When we pause before Him, He pours fresh strength into weary hearts.
Notice the progression in the scripture: mount up, run, and walk. God gives supernatural strength for every stage of life. Sometimes He lifts us above our circumstances like an eagle soaring high above the storm. Sometimes He empowers us to run with endurance through intense seasons. And sometimes His grace simply helps us keep walking one faithful step at a time.
Eagles do not fight the wind—they use it to rise higher. In the same way, God can use the very pressures of life to lift our faith and bring us closer to Him. When we rely on the Lord, our weakness becomes the place where His strength is revealed.
If you feel weary today, remember that God's power has not run dry. The same God who sustained His people in the wilderness will sustain you on your journey. Trust Him, wait on Him, and He will renew your strength for whatever lies ahead.

Prayer...
Heavenly Father, I come before You today acknowledging that I cannot complete this journey on my own strength. When my body is tired and my spirit feels weak, remind me to wait on You. Fill me with renewed endurance, courage, and faith. Lift me above discouragement and help me keep moving forward with confidence in Your promises. Lord, breathe fresh strength into every weary place in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Declaration...
Today I declare that my strength is renewed by the Lord. I will not give up, grow weary, or lose heart. I rise on wings like eagles, I run with endurance, and I walk in faith because God is strengthening me for the journey.