Tuesday Devotion, July 16, 2024

Tuesday: RENEW

Isaiah 40:30-31
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Read: Yesterday we removed so much from this home. Well done. That was a big work. Today, we begin the process of renewing a new and right spirit in this place. 

The word “renew” has a few definitions, one is to restart (an activity) after an interruption. That description applies, we started yesterday and we restart today. God gives us a fresh start each morning! That’ll preach! If tomorrow wasn’t your best day, you can repair relationships today and start renewed within your spirit and in community. If tomorrow was great you can reconnect with that attitude and continue today! New opportunities each morning! We are not limited by the past.  Thank you God! 

The second definition is to give fresh life or strength to; revive to replace. To give fresh life! We are working together to give this home a fresh life! We are replacing the old with new, we are putting things in new places. This applies to the items in the house… as well as the thoughts and attitudes of our spirit. This house no longer represents the defeat or discouragement of the past but the renewing of strength. The house will be stronger, the family will be stronger and you each will be stronger. You may not feel that way at the end of the day, you might feel physically weary, but we hope that in your spirit you are beginning to feel stronger, renewed by the work of the Holy Spirit through this team’s hearts and hands. The work you are doing matters.  We are proud of you. 

Check-in or Challenge: Site team, Do you know your homeowner's name(s)? Are there any projects they hoped for we might consider? Something you might ask for at Wednesday’s potluck dinner with the church? Leaders, Remember, the work is important, but the people are more important. 

Prayer: Dear Lord, Help us to love you, to love one another, and love our neighbors. Remix our hearts to be more aligned with you. Remove, renew, rebuild, rehydrate our souls and reclaim us through your Holy Spirit. May our work, words and action honor you today. Amen.