Weekly Creative Devotional – Isaiah 40:31

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Weekly Creative Devotional

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, we come before you with open hearts, seeking to encounter your presence. As we embark on this creative devotional journey, we ask for your guidance and inspiration. Speak to us through your Word and empower us to apply its truths in our lives. May this time of reflection and creativity deepen our faith and draw us closer to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

REFLECTION

Reflect on the promises found in Isaiah 40:31. Consider the assurance that comes from waiting on the Lord and the strength that is renewed in His presence. Ponder the imagery of soaring on wings like eagles and the idea of running without weariness. Contemplate how these promises can inspire and encourage you in your daily walk of faith.  

MEMORIZING THE VERSE

Write down and memorize Isaiah 40:31. This verse will serve as a reminder of God’s promises and the strength that comes from waiting on Him. Commit it to memory and carry it with you throughout the week, allowing it to uplift and sustain you.  

CREATING AND MEDITATING

In this part of the devotional, you have the option to choose between two creative activities:

1. 1. 1. Collage: Gather magazines, scissors, and a poster board or paper. Cut out images, words, and phrases that represent the promises and themes of Isaiah 40:31. Arrange and glue them onto your board, creating a collage that visually captures the encouragement and inspiration found in God’s Word.
      2. Nature Walk: Take a leisurely walk in nature, whether in a park, garden, or even your backyard. Observe the beauty and details of the natural world around you. As you walk, meditate on the promises of Isaiah 40:31. Reflect on how God’s creation can remind you of His faithfulness and the strength He provides.

 

TAKING ACTION AND APPLYING

Consider practical ways you can embrace and apply God’s promises in your daily life:

1. Waiting on the Lord: Carve out intentional moments of stillness and silence to wait on the Lord. Create space for prayer, meditation, and listening to His voice. Trust that as you wait on Him, He will renew your strength and provide guidance.
2. Strengthening Activities: Identify activities that renew and strengthen you spiritually, emotionally, and physically. These may include reading Scripture, worshiping, spending time in nature, exercising, or engaging in creative hobbies. Prioritize these activities to ensure you maintain a healthy and balanced life.
3. Encouragement and Support: Reach out to others in your faith community or support network. Offer words of encouragement, support, and prayers to uplift those who may be weary or in need. Seek opportunities to bear one another’s burdens and remind each other of God’s promises.
4. Perseverance and Endurance: Embrace a mindset of perseverance and endurance in your faith journey. Trust that as you run the race set before you, God will sustain you and give you the strength to overcome obstacles and challenges. Lean on Him for guidance and draw on the promises found in His Word.

 

Hymn

 

They that Wait Upon the Lord

1.

Ho, reapers in the whitened harvest! Oft feeble, faint, and few; Come, wait upon the blessed Master, Our strength He will renew.

Refrain: For “they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint; They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint; They shall run and not be weary, shall walk and not faint.”

2.

Too oft aweary and discouraged, We pour a sad complaint; Believing in a living Saviour, Why should we ever faint?

[Refrain]

3.

Rejoice, for He is with us alway, Lo, even to the end! Look up, take courage, and go forward, All needed grace He’ll send!

[Refrain]

Composer: James McGranahan

 

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the promises found in your Word. As we conclude this time of reflection and creativity, we ask for your continued presence and guidance. Help us to embrace and apply these promises in our lives. Renew our strength, enable us to soar on wings like eagles, and empower us to run the race with endurance. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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