Those Who Hope in the Lord Will Renew Their Strength and Rise Above Burnout
- Frank Wible
- Sep 10, 2025
- 2 min read
Frank loved his landscaping company. What began as a small business Idea had grown into a thriving business. But success came with a cost. Every day started before sunrise and ended long after sunset. His phone never stopped buzzing, his crews depended on him, and his clients demanded more than he could give.
At first, Frank thrived on the challenge. But over time, the weight wore him down. His back ached, his mind felt cloudy, and his heart was tired. Burnout had crept in quietly and settled deep.
One morning, while waiting for his truck to warm up, Frank opened his Bible app and stumbled across Isaiah 40:31: “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.”
The verse struck him. He had been running on his own strength, and it was not enough. What he needed was not more grit or longer hours, he needed renewal from the Lord.
That evening, Frank sat alone in his backyard, staring at the sky as the sun dipped low. He whispered a prayer: “Lord, I cannot keep going like this. Renew my strength. Help me hope in You again.” It was not dramatic, but something shifted. The knot in his chest loosened, and for the first time in weeks, he felt peace.
The next day, he made small changes. Before checking his messages, he prayed. Instead of carrying the weight alone, he asked God for wisdom to delegate better. He reminded himself daily that his worth was not tied to how many lawns he managed but to who he was in Christ.
As weeks passed, Frank noticed the difference. His body still grew tired, but his soul was lighter. His patience returned, his laughter came back, and even his employees noticed the change. One said, “Boss, you seem different.” Frank smiled, knowing it was God renewing his strength. He began sharing his story with his crew who admitted they too were running on fumes too. He pointed them to Isaiah 40:31, telling them that real strength comes from hoping in the Lord.
Burnout did not disappear overnight, but Frank learned how to soar above it. Like an eagle catching the wind, he found new energy when he stopped flapping in his own effort and let God carry him.
Frank realized burnout had been a wake-up call. It forced him to admit his limits and rely on God’s limitless strength. Now, whenever stress piles up, he repeats Isaiah 40:31 to himself: “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
Frank’s story reminds every man that no matter how drained you feel, God offers renewal. You may be weary, but with hope in Him, you will soar, run, and walk without fainting.
Where do you most need God to renew your strength today?
In my work and career
In my family responsibilities
In my spiritual walk
In my mental and emotional health
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