When I was a teenager, my dad and I went on many hunting and fishing
trips together. Most became happy memories, but one fishing expedition was
nearly a disaster. We drove up into a high mountain range and set up camp in a
remote area. Then Dad and I trudged a long way down the mountain to get to a
stream to fish. After a long day fishing in the hot sun, it was time to return
to camp. But as we began to head back, Dad’s face grew pale. He was dizzy and
nauseated, and he had almost no strength.
Trying not to panic, I had him sit down and drink liquids. Then I prayed
aloud to God for help. Bolstered by prayer, rest, and nourishment, Dad
improved, and we began to go slowly back up the mountain. He held on to my
loosened belt as I crawled upward—leading the way back to camp.
Sometimes we find ourselves in what feels like a hopeless valley without
the strength to go on. When this happens, it’s important to recall God’s
promise: “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He
increases strength” (Isa. 40:29).
Do you feel drained? Exhausted? Ask God for help. Depend on Him for the
power to go on and the strength to make it through the valley.
When we have nothing left but God,
we discover that God is enough. (RBC)
