Prayer for the Day: Renew My Strength – Isaiah 40:31
Introduction
We all reach moments when our strength feels spent, and we need something deeper than willpower to keep going. God offers renewal to those who wait on Him. Prayer becomes the breath that fills our tired lungs with hope again.
This prayer for the day is for anyone feeling weary or worn down. Renewal doesn’t always mean doing more; sometimes it means resting in God’s promise that He will carry you.
Scripture
“But 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.”
— Isaiah 40:31 (NRSV)
Reflection
Isaiah’s words remind us that strength is not something we generate—it’s something we receive. God renews us in ways the world cannot. When we pause in the middle of the day to turn to Him, He restores what exhaustion has taken.
Sometimes that renewal comes as fresh energy; other times, it’s the quiet peace that reminds us we’re not alone in the struggle. Prayer helps us exchange our weariness for God’s endurance, our frustration for His calm.
Whatever kind of day you’re having, remember: even when you feel drained, you are not running on empty—God’s strength is already on its way.
A Prayer to Renew My Strength
Faithful God, thank you for being my strength when I am weak. {pause}
When I feel tired or discouraged, renew my spirit. {pause}
Help me to rest in your presence and trust your timing. {pause}
Fill me with courage to keep going and peace that lasts. {pause}
Let your strength lift me higher than my worries today. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for helping me when I feel tired. {pause}
Please give me energy to do my best today. {pause}
Help me to remember that you are always with me. {pause}
Thank you for giving me strength and love every day. Amen. {pause}
