Strength for today, bright hope for tomorrow

Isaiah 40:31 (The Message)
27-31Why would you ever complain, O Jacob,
or, whine, Israel, saying,
"God has lost track of me.
He doesn't care what happens to me"?
Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening?
God doesn't come and go. God lasts.
He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
they walk and don't lag behind.

I'm having a mood lately, I think. Or maybe it's a funk. Nevertheless, I want to stay home and soak in my place...just be me, with my thoughts and my dog and my hobbies and my rest. I feel weary, mostly mentally worn out but some physical wimpiness too. Maybe it's emotional, tied to the heavy weight of grief that still hits me 2 years later, especially around August 16, or the stress of working a job that becomes more of a challenge daily, or the anxiety that pops up for the people that I know and love who are also facing daily battles or the pressure that comes from knowing I should be doing more. All the time, I should be doing more, pushing harder to get it all done.

And really, isn't this just the way it is? While we're here, this is just the way it's going to be. The only answer: fresh strength.

Father, please give me fresh strength for this week. Improve my outlook and send me the renewed strength to accomplish your work.