Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord (Isaiah 40:31) The Sovereign Lord is my strength (Habakkuk 3:19)

Prayer of complaint: "How long, O Lord?" (Habakkuk 1:2-4); prayer of faith and worship despite circumstances (Habakkuk 3:17-19) Habakkuk rejoices in God's coming salvation and judgement

Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. Habakkuk 3:17-19

True faith grows when circumstances contradict God’s promises (Romans 4:18–21). We trust His unseen work (Hebrews 11:1).

"Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord" is the opening lyric to the popular worship song "Everlasting God" by Brenton Brown, which is directly inspired by Isaiah 40:31. This Bible verse promises that those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, soar like eagles, run without wearing out, and walk without fainting.  

Key Bible Verses on Strength:

• Isaiah 40:31 (NIV): "...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint".
• Isaiah 40:29 (NIV): "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak".
• Philippians 4:13 (NIV): "I can do all this through him who gives me strength".
• Psalm 28:7 (NIV): "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me". 

The theme of these verses is that human strength is limited, but relying on God provides renewed, divine energy to overcome challenges.

• Exodus 15:2 "The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation."
• Nehemiah 8:10 "The joy of the Lord is your strength." 
• Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
• Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
• 2 Corinthians 12:9-10  "My power is made perfect in weakness... For when I am weak, then I am strong."
• Ephesians 6:10 "Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." (Not willpower — sourced strength.)

Praying for my friends with failing health, may the Lord meet you in this moment and bless your soul.