This morning didn’t start off so great. I remember waking up early, debating on whether to take a shower or not and didn’t have enough willpower to proceed and ended up falling back asleep. I arrived to work, sat on my computer, and messages started shooting from my mom about some family matters and from some friends as well. Do I really want to deal with any more problems than I already have with my project at work? Not at all. I ended up giving harsh responses and apologized, and reminded me of how things aren’t getting any easier these days. As someone shared James 1:2-3 with me that says

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

I was reminded to be joyful even when I feel like I’m far from that kind of joy, and continue to persevere and build Christlike character in myself and hold onto the eternal hope. Then I suddenly thought of “soar like an eagle” and looked it up to find Isaiah 40:29-31,

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.

I admit I feel so weak and tired these days, but I will hold onto the truth and listen to the voice of truth. #HopeRenewed