A Prayer for Renewed Hope

Father, something in me has gone dry. I used to dream and reach and believe, and now I mostly just get through the day. The spark feels like it went out so slowly I did not notice it leave.

I confess I have been living on fumes, mistaking exhaustion for realism and calling my numbness wisdom. I have forgotten how to expect good things from You.

So I bring You this tired heart and ask You to do what only You do. You make streams in the desert and bring green out of what looked finished. Renew me from the inside, where I cannot reach.

You promised that those who wait on You will renew their strength, will rise up on wings like eagles and not grow faint. I am waiting now, asking for that lift, that second wind.

I let go of the version of me that gave up. I make room for the work You want to begin again. Refresh the part of me that has forgotten how to hope.

You are still in the business of making all things new. Begin with me. Wake the hope that fell asleep, and let me feel it stir. Amen.