Finding Strength When You're Running on Empty - Day 4

Jul 9, 2026    Pastor Joel Dupree

Day 4: Strength in the Waiting Season

Reading: Philippians 4:6-13


Devotional: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"—not some things, not easy things, but ALL things. This includes the hardest challenge you face: waiting. When you're waiting for healing, direction, breakthrough, or change, God isn't wasting that season. He's doing His deepest work in you. Like building muscle through resistance, God strengthens your faith through waiting. You may not soar today; you might only have strength to walk. Don't despise the walking. Faithful walking leads to running, and running leads to soaring. God has heard your requests. He's working from the moment they left your lips. Suddenly—in His perfect timing—everything will change. Until then, keep pressing in. Keep praying. Keep believing. The strength to endure is itself a miracle.


Reflection: What have you been waiting for? How can you trust God's timing while remaining faithful in the present?