08/19/2026
Have you ever been so worn out and frustrated that you didnât even know what to pray? The people of Israel were. Isaiah 40:6 says about the people of God, âA voice was saying âcry out!â Another said, âWhat should I cry out?ââ
Have you ever been so worn out and frustrated that you felt God wasnât listening to the prayers you were actually able to pray? The people of Israel were. Isaiah 40:27 says, âJacob, why do you say, and Israel, why do you assert: âMy way is hidden from the Lord, and my claim is ignored by God?ââ
It can be like that sometimes. Life can throw so much at you and you can get so overwhelmed that you just donât know what to do, or say, even in your prayers. And when you can muster a prayer, it feels like God is 1000 miles away. When those moments happen in your life, it is crucial that you remind yourself of this truth: âDo you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never becomes faint or weary; there is no limit to his understanding.â (Isaiah 40:28)
When you feel overwhelmed, God isnât. When you are tired and weary, God isnât. When you lack understanding, God doesnât. If that isnât encouraging enough, there is moreâŚ
When you feel overwhelmed, God promises his presence. When you are tired and weary, God promises his strength. When you lack understanding, God promises his wisdom.
âHe gives strength to the faint and strengthens the powerless. Youths may become faint and weary and young men stumble and fall, but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.â (Isaiah 40:29-31)
The key word in those verses is âtrust.â If you are worn out, trust. If you feel hopeless, trust. If you donât know where to turn, trust. The maker of heaven and earth will never leave you nor forsake you.
Hold on to the promise of Isaiah 40 today. The God who calls every star by name (verse 26) knows your name too. You can trust Him.
For further encouragement, read all of Isaiah 40. Youâll be glad you did!