February 10, 2019

Soaring

Harlan M. Baxter (Minnesota)

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Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. - Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

One beautiful autumn day, I took the day off to go for a hike in the mountains along the ridge near the Delaware Water Gap where the raptor migration was at its height. With binoculars at the ready, I began to scan the sky above the ridgeline to the northeast....

Today's Prayer

Gracious Lord, when we are tired or discouraged, bring us into your presence and raise us up so that we may continue to worship and serve you. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Isaiah 40:28-31

Thought for the Day

Today, I will watch for the special moments that God is giving me to soar.

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