Break Forth
There are times when my soul is dry and my life feels barren. Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada and perhaps you feel that way. And if you’re like me, you don’t want to stay that way; you don’t want to stay dry and barren. Well, this is exactly why Isaiah chapter 54 is a favorite. It says, “Sing, O barren woman…break forth and cry aloud!” Now, this verse applies not because I have never had children; no, it describes a remedy for anyone who feels barren. We all have times when our prayers feel lifeless, our love is cold, our faith is weak, and we see no fruit for our efforts. When life is that dry, what should we do? Break forth in song and cry aloud to God. And if you’re looking for something to sing about? Choose Jesus. Because in him, you’ll find life for your prayers, energy to love, power to believe, and confidence to move forward in the joy of the Lord.
