HE will renew my Strength

When my best friend died when I was 16 I latched on to a bible verse they recited at the service. At this point in my life, Erick and I had only been dating for 6 months. I always referred back to it in memory of her as well when someone else was suffering. I have always thought this was for those who were ill. For some reason tonight I was reading it and it hit me so hard why I always refer back to this. Tonight I feel this in my soul and it is in reference to me and my family this time. Yes, on the surface it feels like it is talking to someone who is physically struggling but today I finally realized that the reason why it resonates so much with me is because it brings me comfort when I am suffering and it doesn’t have to mean physically. Through God I will renew my strength, I will soon be able to “run” again, and I will be able to get back to my normal. It is going to take a long time, but it will happen as long as I can trust.

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. — Isaiah 40:31