I love a good walk, but I’m not one for working out at a gym.
It’s not so much the actual workout that gives me grief, but the days after. When I’m in the moment, I feel so accomplished. Fat-burning, blood-pumping, adrenaline-rushing. Oh yes, in the midst of the hard workout I’m ready to conquer the world.
Waking up the next morning is a different story altogether.
Before I even move, I sense the effects of the previous day. Sore muscles make it hard to walk, sit down, or raise my arms above my head. Who am I kidding? It even hurts to breathe, much less put my feet on the floor to lift myself out of bed.
Fighting life’s battles can be like that.
When you wake up in the morning, your first thought is of the struggle.
Instantly you feel this unbearable weight pressing down on your chest. Your heart aches, your head pounds, soreness and exhaustion take over. It even hurts to breathe, much less put your feet on the floor to lift yourself out of bed.
I’ve been there too, friend.
In those times, all I want is to wake up without feeling the weight of life’s struggles sitting like an elephant on my heart.
But can I share something I’ve discovered? We may not be able to avoid the aftermath of battle, but God’s Word offers the comfort and care we need to help us through it.
I’ve compiled a list of 5 go-to verses for when you wake up feeling the weight of life’s struggles.
I pray these verses will encourage you and bring you one step closer to relief from your battle wounds, just as they have for me.
1. Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
2. Psalm 59:16 NLT
“But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.”
3. Isaiah 41:10 NLT
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
4. Psalm 30:5 NIV
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
5. Psalm 90:14 NIV
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”
I’ve created a free printable version of these Scriptures for you too.
A beautiful reminder of God’s promises for our mornings. Get your free printable list of verses by entering your email. I’ll send you the password to access the FREE DOWNLOADS PAGE, where you’ll find it and other downloadable resources.
Print a copy to keep near when you feel powerless under the weight of worry, and can’t seem to get yourself out of bed. God’s Word is true, and His promises are sure.
Let’s rely on Him today as our wounds continue to heal. We can face our days with renewed peace and joy, because of Him.
