But those who trust in the LORD for help

will find their strength renewed.
They will rise on wings like eagles;
they will run and not get weary;
they will walk and not grow weak.

Isaiah 40:31 GNT

In this fifth and final part of the devotional series “Finding Hope with Isaiah,” you can experience fresh encouragement in Scripture through key passages in Isaiah. Reflect on God’s promises with special content adapted from the Restoring Hope Bible and experience how God draws near to you through his Word.

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How do you know someone cares about you?

All humans have a need to be cared for and loved. When we encounter suffering or hardship, it can be easy to feel forgotten or alone. We may ask, If God really cared for us, why would we experience injustice and pain?

In his Word, God tells us that he loves us. But he also shows us his love through creation. The tremendous creativity, design, and intention displayed in the natural world remind us that God cares for everything he makes—especially us. God tells us to look at the world around us and remember that we are even more precious to him. In his incredible care for us, he will not leave us alone when we are struggling with fear, sorrow, or discouragement. Even more amazing, he promises to provide strength and resilience for everyone who trusts in him. Throughout every moment of our lives, we can rest in an everlasting God who cares for us.

Continue exploring God’s care for you with this five-day devotional guide!

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Steps for Further Engagement:

• Use the “How to Lament” guide to help express your pain when experiencing suffering and loss.
• Memorize a Bible verse from this reading plan that encouraged you and recite it to yourself when you are weary, overwhelmed, or experiencing suffering.
• Join a Trauma Healing Group to start your healing journey, or attend an Initial Equipping Session to learn how to help others by leading Healing Groups.
• Start this YouVersion reading plan to learn more about God’s compassion reflected in readings from Isaiah.

American Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Ministry helps hurting people find hope and healing through the power of God’s Word. You can use free Bible-based resources like Trauma Healing Basics and crisis response materials to help people in your life experience the life-changing message of Scripture. Thank you for reflecting God’s love for suffering people!