{"id":2451,"date":"2026-02-02T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/?p=2451"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:49:53","slug":"epray-ep-39-lectio-divina-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/2026\/02\/02\/epray-ep-39-lectio-divina-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"ePray | Ep. 39 Lectio Divina: Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/a>\n\n\n\r\n
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ePray | Episode 39| February 2, 2026
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Lectio Divina: Resilience
\nDate: February 2, 2026
\nScripture: Isaiah 40:29-31<\/strong><\/p>\n

Karen Bott<\/b><\/p>\n

Part 1: Inward Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome. If you are listening to this as a youth worker, leader, or volunteer, I want to begin by naming something true: what you carry matters-and it can be heavy.<\/p>\n

Our theme today is Resilience.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not talking about the kind that tells you to push through, but the kind that comes from God meeting you in your limits.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s begin by settling ourselves before Jesus.<\/p>\n

Take a few deep breaths. If you like, as you breathe in, pray quietly: God, you see me.<\/em><\/p>\n

As you breathe out, pray, God sustain me<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019ll be reading from Isaiah 40: 29-31. As you listen, receive these words as someone God deeply cares for.<\/p>\n

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He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.<\/p>\n

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Where are you feeling tired in your role right now? Not just busy, but weary?<\/p>\n

Pause.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What does it stir in you to hear God say that weariness is not defeat, but can be a place where he gives strength?<\/p>\n

Pause.<\/em><\/p>\n

Part 2: Outward Focus<\/b><\/p>\n

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As people who care for youth, we often carry young people into our hearts long after our program ends.<\/p>\n

As I reread the passage, bring to mind one young person you serve. Someone who is anxious, overwhelmed, or discouraged.<\/p>\n

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He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.<\/p>\n

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What might God\u2019s renewing strength look like for them? Not all at once, but gently, over time?<\/p>\n

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Pause.<\/em><\/p>\n

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How might you be a quiet sign of God\u2019s strength in their life this week, through your presence, listening, or prayer?<\/p>\n

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Pause<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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As you move into the rest of your day, keep this in mind:<\/p>\n

Resilience is not something we can manufacture, and it isn\u2019t the absence of struggle or pain. It comes from perseverance and from being deeply formed by Jesus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Part 3: Closing Prayer<\/b><\/p>\n

We will close with an ancient prayer for God\u2019s peace and protection as we entrust ourselves into his care.<\/p>\n

O God,<\/p>\n

From whom all holy desires, all good counsel,<\/p>\n

And all just works do proceed;<\/p>\n

Give to your servants that peace<\/p>\n

Which the world cannot give;<\/p>\n

That our hearts may be set to obey your will;<\/p>\n

And that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,<\/p>\n

May pass our time in rest and quietness;<\/p>\n

Through Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/p>\n

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