Finding Strength for Our Quiet Work
- overtont4
- Aug 3
- 3 min read
“The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him” Exodus 15:2
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” Hebrews 4:16
In the verse from Exodus above, Moses gave praise to God after He delivered him through the Red Sea. God knew what needed to happen and He was the only one who could see Moses and his people in their struggle. Only He knew the solution. He provided a way for them when everyone else in the story thought the Egyptian soldiers would win. The enemy did not win, God did. And for that Moses gave praise for the help he received. It was a struggle, but God intervened. He provided the strength and endurance to His people.
In the verse from Hebrews, new believers knew they are welcome to come near to God.
Applying the Verses Today
These verses, written centuries apart from each other in the Old and New Testaments are applicable today. In your everyday life, have you ever felt you needed strength and guidance? Even a small break to gather your thoughts? A few minutes of calm? To step away into quiet? I know I have.
Whatever you have been called to do during this season of your life, it is an assignment from God. He has blessed you with children, a spouse, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, close friends, or students, for a reason. You are the only one who can provide the specific care with the light He has given to you to meet the challenges your loved ones are facing. It might be hard to imagine, but there’s a sacred beauty in the role of a caregiver, parent, grandparent, friend, or teacher.
These assignments don’t always feel like a gift. The time you have with family members or significant others in your life is priceless. No matter how hard you try, time cannot be extended. Children grow up, students graduate, loved ones go to Heaven. Time should be cherished and not wasted.
There are days when our work feels crushing. The needs of others don’t stop. The questions keep coming. The energy runs low. And sometimes—despite your love—you may begin to wonder if you have what it takes. The to-do lists never end, the tasks and days blend into each other, and the emotional toll of serving loved one’s day in and day out can leave you feeling drained, unnoticed, or forgotten.
Caregiving in any form is Holy ground. It’s often behind the scenes, unnoticed by the world, but precious to God. Each diaper changed, each meal cooked, each math lesson taught, each late-night prayer whispered beside a loved one’s bed—it all matters. Yet it’s in those same moments that we require a strength greater than our own.
Asking for Strength
God not only provides us with strength for our work, but He also becomes the strength within us. He doesn’t ask us to pretend we’re okay when we’re not. He invites us to praise Him even in fatigue, to exalt Him in our lack, and to trust that He is enough. When our hands are trembling from too many responsibilities, when our hearts are heavy from watching a student struggle or a parent or a loved one decline, we can rely on His strength to meet daily challenges.
God gives us grace when our patience is thin. When our tempers flare, He forgives us. When worry threatens to take over, He whispers, “Peace be with you,” and “cast all your worries on Me.” His quiet voice reminds us that we are not alone, not forgotten, and not failing. He sees our hearts and provides mercy even when our words falter. He even hears our groans. He knows. He hears. He watches.
Draw near to Him, not with shame, but with confidence. You are welcome in His presence. And His grace is always right on time. Ask freely. Trust completely. There is mercy in the middle of your mess—and strength for every single need.
No matter where you are in the midst of your day, you can pray a silent prayer. If the words don’t come to you, no worries. He knows. He provides. May His strength be with you today.
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