While dress shopping with my daughter, a child’s temper tantrum prompted me to share that I was stomping my feet at God.   “I am frustrated with God. He keeps pushing me to write more, but He won’t give me places to speak. I love talking about the names of God, His faithfulness, Advent, or about the spiritual disciplines.”

"Unsettled times" is a nice way to say what is happening right now. The government shutdown, protests, riots, National Guard troops in cities, and wars around the world all cause us to worry and fear. We fear the future, going outside, meeting new people, and so much more.

"My Spirit is with you," says the Lord. Every important endeavor begins with discipline.

We spent our time waiting for our soldier with Yahweh. He called us to remember His memorial name, Yahweh, the self-sufficient One.

Heading from the pews to the altar in front of the church took time. She silently mouthed, “I will wait for the Lord; He will meet with me.”

This week, we will look at God's promise to strengthen us in verse 11c. Along with the characteristics of restoration and guidance highlighted by Isaiah, he now adds strength.