Day Three: Chorus
criptures: Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Peter 5:10, James 1:3, Philippians 4:13
What do you do when you feel weak? What happens when everything around you is in unstable chaos? How do you move forward? Rely on God’s Strength, not your own.
In writing the chorus, I went back to Isaiah 40 to focus on the activities described for those who wait on the Lord. Then, I noticed verse 30:
Even youths will become weak and tired…
What a relief! I am definitely not young, but I was tired. I was mentally, physically, emotionally and, though I hated to admit it, spiritually tired. So, I was reassured that even those who are normally filled with energy get tired, especially when faced with hardship after hardship.
So, where do we find strength to even stand? It has to come from God. Reading up once again, I saw in verse 29:
God gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.
This reminded me of what Paul said in the New Testament: God's Power works best in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Paul asked for the Lord to remove his weakness. I asked for God to remove my pain. God didn't remove Paul's or mine, and He may not remove yours, but He does give us His Strength to overcome.
Once we recognize our need to rely on His Strength, we begin to make progress. This chorus focuses on that progress.
You help me stand with stability
First, we stand. Sometimes, we've been down so long that standing is all we can do. And, even then, we may feel unstable, wobbly like a baby taking first steps. The beauty of a relationship with Christ is that He gives us stability; He is a firm foundation (1 Peter 5:10).
Walk and not get weary
Next, we walk. And that's okay. We have to recognize that forward is forward no matter the speed. Everyone has their own pace. If we're walking with and waiting on God, we won't get worn out.
Run with a faith restored
And energy to endure
Then, in God’s timing, we can begin to run. When our faith is tested, our endurance grows (James 1:3). Once our faith is fortified, we can pick up our pace and still have energy because we are not trying to outrun God.
You give me strength to soar!
The next thing you know, you find yourself soaring; not by your own power or might, but with God-given strength. People who know your story may not understand how you have peace and joy. They may be perplexed at why you haven't fallen apart (at least that they've seen) and how you are thriving.
The answer is in one of the most familiar passages of Scripture: I can do ALL things through Christ Who strengthens me! (Philippians 4:13)
When we stop relying solely on our abilities, recognize our weakness and remain faithful to God, He will renew our strength. He will give us strength to soar!
Lord, teach us to rely on Your Strength. Please open our eyes to every bit of progress You help us make. In Jesus' Name!
What do you do when you feel weak? What happens when everything around you is in unstable chaos? How do you move forward? Rely on God’s Strength, not your own.
In writing the chorus, I went back to Isaiah 40 to focus on the activities described for those who wait on the Lord. Then, I noticed verse 30:
Even youths will become weak and tired…
What a relief! I am definitely not young, but I was tired. I was mentally, physically, emotionally and, though I hated to admit it, spiritually tired. So, I was reassured that even those who are normally filled with energy get tired, especially when faced with hardship after hardship.
So, where do we find strength to even stand? It has to come from God. Reading up once again, I saw in verse 29:
God gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.
This reminded me of what Paul said in the New Testament: God's Power works best in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Paul asked for the Lord to remove his weakness. I asked for God to remove my pain. God didn't remove Paul's or mine, and He may not remove yours, but He does give us His Strength to overcome.
Once we recognize our need to rely on His Strength, we begin to make progress. This chorus focuses on that progress.
You help me stand with stability
First, we stand. Sometimes, we've been down so long that standing is all we can do. And, even then, we may feel unstable, wobbly like a baby taking first steps. The beauty of a relationship with Christ is that He gives us stability; He is a firm foundation (1 Peter 5:10).
Walk and not get weary
Next, we walk. And that's okay. We have to recognize that forward is forward no matter the speed. Everyone has their own pace. If we're walking with and waiting on God, we won't get worn out.
Run with a faith restored
And energy to endure
Then, in God’s timing, we can begin to run. When our faith is tested, our endurance grows (James 1:3). Once our faith is fortified, we can pick up our pace and still have energy because we are not trying to outrun God.
You give me strength to soar!
The next thing you know, you find yourself soaring; not by your own power or might, but with God-given strength. People who know your story may not understand how you have peace and joy. They may be perplexed at why you haven't fallen apart (at least that they've seen) and how you are thriving.
The answer is in one of the most familiar passages of Scripture: I can do ALL things through Christ Who strengthens me! (Philippians 4:13)
When we stop relying solely on our abilities, recognize our weakness and remain faithful to God, He will renew our strength. He will give us strength to soar!
Lord, teach us to rely on Your Strength. Please open our eyes to every bit of progress You help us make. In Jesus' Name!