Hope for the One Who’s Drained | Your Nightly Prayer

Just like a vase of flowers that drinks up all its water, our hearts can run dry when we've been pouring into everyone else—neglecting the space to rest and be refilled.

Sophia Bricker

Updated Oct 14, 2025

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In today’s Your Nightly Prayer devotional, we’re reminded through Isaiah 40:29 that God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Exhaustion—whether emotional, spiritual, or physical—is not something God shames. Instead, He welcomes us into His presence to be renewed. When you stop striving and start abiding, His grace quietly fills what has been emptied. Let this be your invitation to pause, exhale, and let God restore your soul. 📖 Tonight’s Scripture: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29 (NIV) 🔗 Read more on BibleStudyTools.com Nightly Prayer: Giver of Living Water, You see how empty I feel—how life has drained me of energy, hope, and joy. Please fill me again with Your strength. When I feel like I can’t take another step, remind me that You carry me. Help me rest in Your presence and trust that You are renewing me from the inside out. Thank You for Your endless patience and tender care. I choose to rest in You tonight, believing You will restore what’s been depleted. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Key Takeaways: Rest isn’t laziness—it’s worship. Isaiah 40:29 is a powerful promise for those running on empty. Like wilted flowers need water, our hearts need God’s presence. Renewal comes not from effort, but from stillness. God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.

Originally published October 14, 2025.

Sophia Bricker Sophia Bricker is a writer. Her mission is to help others grow in their relationship with Jesus through thoughtful articles, devotionals, and stories. She completed a BA and MA in Christian ministry which included extensive study of the Bible and theology, as well as an MFA in creative writing. You can read her thoughts about literature and faith at The Cross, a Pen, and a Page Substack, or visit the discipleship-based site Cultivate, where she writes with her sister.