“The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
“The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.”
Psalm 28:7 NIV
(This photo was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Many aspects of life on earth can make us weary and tired, shaping our perspective to approach life with negativity, doubt and fear
We often forget, daily, that we can choose our attitude and perspective for this day
If we focus all our thoughts and energy on our problems and why me, then we may get stuck and begin to spiral downward
We can be renewed and draw strength by turning our focus to the Lord
No matter what you are facing remember God is in control and if you put your trust in Him, your strength will be renewed
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; 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.”
Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV
(This photo was taken while traveling through southern New Mexico)
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield[a] and the horn[b] of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalm 18:2 NIV
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 NIV
“There is no one holy like the Lord;
there is no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2 NIV
(This photo was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
“Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 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.”
Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV
If you find yourself weary and weak…struggling and feeling defeated
There is Hope
Review our relationship with God. When have you last spoken with Him?
Is He a part of everyday or just here and there as needed?
I know I have found myself guilty of living distracted by my circumstances more often than I like to admit…
Walking with God takes time and effort on our part
God offers us so much yet we still have to do our part to make a commitment to follow Him
He will give you strength when you are weary and weak. Trust in the Lord and you will find strength
“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”
Jeremiah 31:25 NIV
(This photo was taken at The Chapel of Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming)
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1 NIV
The evil in this world wants to distract and discourage you…
It wants you to turn you away from God
Not aggressively, slowly…methodically…in a way only the great deceiver can carry out
Don’t be misled, don’t believe the lies…look to God in prayer with everything
Nothing in your life is too small or insignificant to talk to God about…
That’s what evil wants you to believe
Turn to God in faith and trust His way
Let the Word of God be your guide to living the best you can in everything…every day
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:1-3 NIV
(This photo was taken along the shore of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin)
“The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.“
Psalm 28:7 NIV
A close relationship with the Lord is uplifting, encouraging and provides strength to us
God has told us we will get knocked down in this world and yet He is always there to help us up
To guide us and keep us going
All things are possible with Him, even when…especially when we can’t see which way to go
I trust in God
Trust In God (feat Chris Brown and Isaiah Templeton) by Elevation Worship
“I waited patiently for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord
and put their trust in him.“
Psalm 40:1-3 NIV
(This photo was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
When you become tired and weary…frustrated and exasperated…
Looking for answers everywhere and your mind is swirling with questions…turn towards the Lord
Focus on Him, bring Him your worries and your burdens…
He will help to quiet your mind and bring peace to your spirit
The Lord is a refuge for those who seek Him and nothing in this world can take His place
“Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 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.”
Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV
(This photo was taken in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“I love you, Lord, my strength.
2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield[b] and the horn[c] of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalm 18:1-2 NIV
Life is hard…there seems to be difficulties, struggles, pain and suffering, hardships of every kind everywhere we look
Yet there is hope! How? Where? With the Lord who is our Rock and our refuge
The world rejects Jesus as Savior and His way seems upside-down according to the world’s values
But God, the Creator of all things, and following Jesus is the path to hope
God will have the final say about the world and He will make all things new again
Trust in the Lord, trust His will and His way…He is our Rock
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 NIV
(This photo was taken in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV
A life if faith is not easy and we were never promised it would be…
In fact the Bible is clear that we all will face troubles in this world
Everyone is facing a battle of some kind and it takes courage to stand in faith and live with God at the center of your life
God knows our difficulties and struggles and Jesus lived as a man on earth for over 30 years and knows all too well the ways of the fallen world
Turn towards Jesus Christ, trust in Him to guide your life and stand firm on the foundation of your faith
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
(This photo was taken in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
1 Peter 5:10 NIV
We need time with God every day
When He is our source of life
We will know peace
We will be able to rest
He will renew us and restore us
If we try to go our own way…we will be consumed by sin
Trust in the Lord
He will restore your soul and give you all that you need
“He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.[a]
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
for his name’s sake.“
Psalm 23:2-3 NIV
(This photo was taken while driving through North Dakota)
