Day 5 – I Don’t Feel Strong
God’s strength starts when you acknowledge that your strength is gone
Scripture: Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.”
You are not failing because you feel weak. You are simply human. Grief can bring down even the strongest person. Grief can leave you weak and breathless in your own skin. The waves of emotion hit hard, and sometimes, just standing up feels like climbing a mountain. You’re not broken because you need help. You’re human. And admitting your humanity is where God does His best work.
There’s a lie floating around that says you have to “be strong for everyone.” That’s not what the Bible says—it’s a cultural expectation, a mask that God never asked you to wear. Isaiah 40:29 tells us plainly: “He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.” That means divine strength begins where your strength ends. Not after you’ve cleaned yourself up. Not once you’ve “gotten over it.” Right now. In the mess. In the tears. In the complete inability to take another step.
You don’t have to carry this alone. Strength in the Kingdom is not doesn’t come from human might—it arrives after surrender. The moment you whisper, “God, I can’t,” He responds, “I know. Let Me.” His power is made perfect not in our pretending, but in our weakness.
Let God be strong for you. It's not only okay—it's sacred.
Prayer
God,
I don’t feel strong. I’m exhausted and overwhelmed. But You are strong when I am not. Be my strength today. Carry me, uphold me, and give me grace to rest in You.
Amen.
Practice for Today
Let go of something you’re forcing yourself to carry. Ask someone for help. Say “no” if needed. You’re allowed to rest.
Journaling Prompt
Where in your life are you pretending to be strong? What would it look like to surrender instead?
Closing Blessing
Feel God’s strength enfolding your weakness, not judging it.
The One who created you is not disappointed in your need.
He understands and waits with you.
He delights to carry what you cannot.
“Pray as You go”
Inhale: I am weak…
Exhale: … You are strong.