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Charles Spurgeon on Personal Renewal - Baptist (Isaiah 40:31)

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"Are you weary today? Wait on the Lord—personally, specifically, right now. He knows YOUR exhaustion. The promise is for YOU: YOUR strength shall be renewed. Come to Him, wait upon Him, and receive fresh power for your journey." — Charles Spurgeon. Baptist: personal, present renewal.

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personalyouright nowfresh poweryour journey

Scripture References

Isaiah 40:31

Emotional Tone

hopecomfortencouragement

Audience

adults

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