223. He Gives Strength to the Weary
Feeling exhausted by life’s challenges? Tune in to this episode, where Caroline offers an encouraging message about finding strength even in the most trying times. Discover practical ways to tap into supernatural strength to help you keep running your race with perseverance.
Bible Verses:
Isaiah 40:28-31 “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. 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.”
Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “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. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
Isaiah 58:11 “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
Jeremiah 31:25 “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”
John 15:4 “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”
Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Ephesians 6:13 “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Joshua 1:9 “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.”
Topics Discussed
Are You Feeling Weary?
- You will not stay where you currently are.
- If it’s not good, it’s not the end.
- Jesus has a solution for you and if you choose to partner with Him, you will move forward.
- God never gets tired or weary.
What Causes Weariness?
- Seasons of hardship.
- Facing difficulty.
- Long waiting seasons.
- Receiving bad news.
- Ask the Holy Spirit WHY you are feeling weary.
- Have you looked to God for your strength?
- Are you putting your hope in other things or other people?
- Is there a relationship that is depleting your strength?
Strength
- Strength is available to you TODAY.
- The Lord Himself is strength. That is His nature and character.
- Strength is available to us when we are in the middle of our trials.
- God promises to strengthen us.
- You will reap a harvest if you don’t give up!
The Dangers of Staying Weary
- If you grow weary and you refuse to exchange your weariness for strength from God, you can’t keep going.
- You will miss out on all God has for you.
- God is not in control; we have free will.
- If we choose to stay weary, we will not be able to persevere and step into all that God has for us.
- Weariness leads to unbelief.
- You don’t have to stay stuck in weariness! There is a better option! But you must make the choice.
Receiving Strength from God
- Recognize and acknowledge that you are weary, and you need strength from God.
- Humble yourself before the Lord and tell Him how you feel. Get raw, real and honest.
- Repent for trying to do it in your own strength.
- Recognize and admit that you are weak.
- Posture and position your heart to receive strength from God.
- Seek the Lord and pursue His Will.
- God will restore your strength.
- He refreshes the weary and satisfies the faint.
- You must put your hope in God.
- Posture your heart in a place of rest.
- Actively wait on the Lord. Rest on His promises.
- Abide in God.
- You must stand firm.
Powerful Quotes
“God has given each of us specific giftings and talents.” – Caroline Harries
“If it’s not good, it’s not the end.” – Caroline
“In the midst of us feeling weary, we can come to a Father who never grows tired or weary.” – Caroline
“In the midst of trials, strength is available to us. Not in our own power but through the power of Jesus Christ.” – Caroline
“Strength is available to us at all times no matter what we are going through because of Jesus Christ.” – Caroline
“Weariness leads to unbelief.” – Caroline
“In the kingdom of God admitting that you are weak will go a long way.” – Caroline
“God is about to exchange your barren seasons for an ever-flowing spring.” – Caroline
“If you want to receive strength from the Lord, you must put your hope in him.” – Caroline
“To receive strength, you are going to have to make a decision to stand firm.” – Caroline Harries
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