Are You Weak and Weary?

Are you weak and weary from the internal strife that wages war in the mind and heart?

So many questions, so few satisfying answers? Do you find yourself restless at night, tossing and turning, troubled by what tomorrow might bring?

Hebrews 12:12 says, "Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."

How do you strengthen tired, worn creased hands trying to help others when little help for you is to be found? How do you support yourself when the weight of family, friends or work pressures press down on you, almost buckling your knees? And how do you stand upright when you lose your footing?

The cross reference for this Scripture is found in Isaiah 36:3-4. The key word is "Be strong, do not fear!"

We often become weakened and weary because of intimidation. The devil harasses the mind with lies of being left alone, abandoned, you'll not have provision or God is angry with you so you might as well take matters into your own hand. Even the voices of family and friends might feel intimidating and you second guess what God has promised you.

David knew exactly what the writer of Hebrews meant to "strengthen the hands" for when he return to Ziklag he not only found the city burned to the ground, but his wives and those of his men's wives and children were taken captive. In I Samuel 30:6 it says that David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.

So when you face daunting problems, medical bills, shattered relationships seemingly beyond repair, job loss, and tear-stained nights - it's time to strengthened your self in God.

Open the Bible and read aloud in prayer the promises of God.

He will never leave you nor forsake you...nothing can separate me from the love of God...I'm a new creation...

As you begin to call to remembrance His goodness, His mercy and how much He loves you, strength will flow into your very heart and soul! A new confidence will spring up! Like David, God will help you to recover all (verse 18)!