Strength for Those Who Hope

Ever felt worn out or wondered if you could truly let go of past hurts? On this episode of Life as Worship, Angela welcomes speaker and storyteller Rebekah Storey to dive deep into Isaiah 40:30-31—a powerful promise about finding new strength and hope when you’re exhausted or facing the challenge of forgiveness. Listen in for Scripture insight, real-life encouragement, and practical steps for embracing freedom and walking with renewed purpose, no matter your background or season of life.   Episode Highlights

• Explore the historical and spiritual context of Isaiah: what it means to rely on God’s strength when your own efforts just aren’t enough.
• Honest conversation about what to do when you’ve reached your limit—why everyone gets weary and the hope available for those who are ready to keep going.
• Practical encouragement on how to forgive, overcome bitterness, and let God’s strength carry you into new opportunities and healed relationships.
• Inspiring examples of using renewed strength to serve others, pursue new callings, and live out your purpose—even on the tough days.

Great Quotes

• Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength—God always supplies what we need for what’s next.
• Forgiveness set me free from chains I never realized I was carrying.
• True strength isn’t about pushing harder—it’s letting God be your source when you can’t go on.
• If you seek God’s direction, He’ll show you where to serve, how to heal, and how to keep moving forward.

Resources Mentioned

• Scripture Focus: Isaiah 40:30-31
• Rebekah’s Website: rebekahstorey.com
• Facebook: Rebekah Storey

Related Episodes

• Ep. 12: Holding Faith Unswervingly (Holly Piorkowski) 
• Ep. 28: When Forgiveness Feels Impossible (Deedy Tripp) 
• Ep. 18: Hope, Persevering, AND Devotion to Prayer (Nicole Clark) 
• Ep. 22: God’s Gift of All We Need (Susie Crosby) 
• Ep. 14: Rooted and Built Up (Lisa Meiners) 

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