But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. – Isaiah 40:31

When you read the biographies of some of God’s warriors in modern times, you will find that, to a person, they emphasize the priority of seeking the Lord in prayer and then waiting quietly in His presence for whatever He might bring. God and Jesus should be the center of your attention, A.W. Tozer wrote in one of his journals. “There is Master Planning, and there is the Master’s Planning. May we not confuse the two. To know His plan requires waiting before Him. Then we can be strong and take heart,” he wrote.

When you wait quietly before the Lord, it allows His peace to flood your heart. Placing yourself in the trusting posture of total dependency and submission, you can reflect and meditate on His power and might. A portion of today’s verse reminds you that, as you wait on the Lord, your strength will be renewed, and you will mount up as on eagles’ wings. Waiting on Him is restorative and strengthening.

As you face decisions, you may be inclined to move ahead with urgency instead of waiting on God. Waiting becomes less challenging the more you keep your focus where it belongs. Accept the rejuvenation that comes from waiting on Him today. Intercede for the Supreme Court justices who know the Lord to also wait on God to renew them and guide them in His wisdom and strength.