"The LORD is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged"
-- Deuteronomy 31:8 / Holman Christian Standard Bible
When we fail to meet the expectations of others (or, for the matter, the expectations that we have set for ourselves), we may be tempted to abandon hope. Thankfully, on those cloudy days when our strength is sapped and our faith is shaken, there exists a source from which we can draw courage and wisdom. That source is God.
When we seek to form a more intimate and dynamic relationship with the Creator, He renews our spirits and restores our souls. God's promise is made clear in Isaiah 40:31: "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint" (NKJV). And upon this promise we can and should depend.
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Lord, when we are discouraged, give us perspective and faith. When we are weak, give us strength. When we are fearful, give us courage for the day ahead. We will trust in Your promises, and we will live with the assurance that You are with us not only for this day, but also throughout eternity.
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