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.
I remember one good illustration about the concept of soaring rather than striving: One sunday our pastor was speaking on this verse and talking about soaring on wings like eagles vs. the pigeon flapping its wings like crazy. Very memorable because our pastor is latino and very animated. He spoke of people trying to do so many things and take on so many projects because they feel the need to build a stairway to heaven on good deeds or something. Maybe they do this to repay God back for what he has done or to win the approval of others. This kind of unending effort resembles a pigeon more than an eagle. On the other hand to soar on wings like eagles looks like prayerfully considering the season we are in or the responsibilities we take on, rather than taking on tasks because we feel obligated or feel we need to prove something or fill our schedules. I am by no means trying to encourage laziness but rather peace. Instead of worrying about the next task, to be present in all situations. I also believe that it can be amazing when God asks us to take on things that we cannot do on our own so that he can show up.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not us. We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed.
I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and will rescue you.
Our God is all wise, all knowing and his plans are for good if we are pursing Him and His ways. All we need to do is know that he is God and fully give him our lives to mold into what he created us to be. I think the hard part is waiting for his timing especially if we are given insight for the things he is wanting to do in our lives.
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