“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)
When life feels overwhelming, how can you draw on God’s strength to keep moving forward? Strength is often misunderstood as an absence of struggle. Yet true strength is found in perseverance, in rising again when life’s burdens weigh heavy. Advent reminds us that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem wasn’t easy—they must have felt weary and uncertain—but God’s presence sustained them.
Resilience doesn’t mean going it alone; it means leaning on God when our own strength falters. It’s in these moments that we discover His faithfulness, carrying us through situations we couldn’t handle on our own.
Advent invites us to release the pressure to be strong on our own and to rely instead on God’s unshakable strength. His power enables us to endure and even thrive in seasons of challenge, just as Mary and Joseph trusted Him to provide along their journey.
Mental Health Moment
Building resilience starts with small, manageable steps. When you feel overwhelmed, pause and ask yourself: “What’s one small thing I can do right now to move forward?” Celebrate progress, no matter how small, and remember that God is walking with you every step of the way.
Let’s Reflect
• Where in your life do you need God’s strength right now?
• How can you remind yourself that you don’t have to face challenges alone?
“God will often give you more than you can handle, but He will never give you more than He can handle.”— Unknown
Prayer
Lord, thank You for being my strength when I am weak. Help me to trust in Your power and to find resilience through Your presence. Teach me to let go of the need to do it all on my own and to rely on Your grace each day. Amen.
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