Renewing Our Strength 重新得力
Dexu Xia
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary. Isaiah 40:31
A pair of eagles built a giant nest in a tree a few miles away from my house. Before long, the enormous birds had eaglets. They cared for their hatchlings together until one of the adult eagles was tragically struck and killed by a car. For several days, the surviving eagle flew up and down a nearby river, as if searching for the lost mate. Finally, the eagle returned to the nest and assumed the full responsibility of raising the offspring.
In any situation, single parenting can be challenging. The delight a child brings combined with possible financial and emotional pressure can create a broad range of experiences. But there’s hope for those who have this important role, and for anyone trying to manage a situation that feels overwhelming.
God is with us when we feel exhausted and discouraged. Because He’s omnipotent—all powerful—and doesn’t change, His strength won’t ever expire. We can trust what the Bible says: “Those who hope in [Him] will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). Coming up against our own limits won’t determine what happens to us because we can depend on God to supernaturally recharge us. Hoping in Him allows us to walk and not faint, and to “soar on wings like eagles” (v. 31).
What feels overwhelming in your life? How might God be encouraging you to rely on His strength?
Dear heavenly Father, I can’t manage this life on my own. I need You. Please give me Your supernatural strength today
他们必如鹰展翅上腾，他们奔跑却不困倦。—以赛亚书40章31节
在距离我家几公里外的树上，有一对老鹰筑了一个巨大的鸟巢。不久之后，这两只体型庞大的老鹰孵化出了几只雏鹰，并且共同照顾它们。但后来，其中一只老鹰不幸被汽车撞死了。一连几天，那只幸存的老鹰在附近的河面上飞来飞去，仿佛在寻找它失去的伴侣。最后，老鹰飞回巢穴，独自承担起养育后代的重责大任。
在任何情况下，单亲教养都是一项艰辛的挑战。孩子带来了喜悦，但也可能带来经济和情绪上的压力，让人尝尽了各种酸甜苦辣的滋味。然而，对于那些承担重任的单亲家长，或任何对生活感到不堪重负的人来说，都能寻得盼望。让我们谨记一点，在我们身心俱疲、心灰意冷的时候，上帝仍与我们同在。因为祂是无所不能的上帝，永不改变，祂的能力永无穷尽！我们可以相信圣经所说：“那些仰望耶和华的人，必重新得力”（以赛亚书40章31节，新译本）。即使我们承受的压力已达极限，也不至于走投无路，因为我们能倚靠上帝，奇妙地重新得力。仰望上帝能使我们行走也不疲乏，并能“如鹰展翅上腾”（31节）。作者： 史珍妮
在生活中，有哪些事令你感到不胜负荷？
上帝如何鼓励你倚靠祂的大能？
亲爱的天父，我无法靠自己面对人生的风浪。
我需要祢，求祢今天就将祢那奇妙的能力赐给我！