His Strength Is Perfect

He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might he increases power. Isaiah 40:29

I have a friend who lives with a difficult disease. There are days she expresses the weariness of her particular battle. Not only does her physical condition drain her but the treatment to slow its progress is hard on her as well. Another friend is going through a family crisis. I don't know the details but I have seen and felt her heavy heart. There are days she is simply spent by it all but still clings to God tenaciously. Another friend has recently lost her husband of over 60 years. As the sorrow and loss fully hit, her body and soul will suffer excruciating pain.

The list could go on and on. I could become overwhelmed by the many stories of discouragement, depression, and discomfort. But today's verse shows me the power surge God will faithfully administer to each one. I know that each friend I mentioned looks to Him for the strength and power that only He can supply.

Right now, the terrain of their journey is rugged. Their situations have not seemed to change much. But in the midst of their storms God is faithful to infuse them with strength that they cannot produce on their own. He will send friends to encourage them but the actual strength will be administered by Him directly.

Like a life guard breathing life into a drowning victim, like an IV bag infusing medication into a patient, like a cord being plugged into a power source, they are connected to an ever present, ever ready, ever willing Source of strength and power. Therefore, I can continually lift them up in prayer and know His grace will be sufficient.

Father, You care about my friends even more than I do. Thank you for the strength You are giving them as their storms rage. You are not only their safe harbor and lighthouse You are the Provider of strength they need. Amen.