A Brief Encouragement to a Church Weary of Living in Lockdown

For those who are weary of living through lockdown

I offered the following encouragement to my congregation last Sunday at the beginning of the sermon video we recorded.


Here we are. Another Sunday online. I think a word that captures how many of us feel lately is weary. Weary of bad news. Weary of isolation. Weary of economic fears. Weary of not gathering on the Lord’s Day.

If that’s how you feel, you’re not alone. I feel it, too.

Weariness is a reminder to us to turn to our God. Isaiah tells us that our God does not faint or ever grow weary. And our ever energetic God gives power and strength to his people who are at the end of their own.

So friends, in your weariness wait on the Lord. He will renew your strength (Isa 40:27–31).

The Weary Pilgrim

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Ryan serves as a pastor at Grace Bible Church. His ministry ranges from preaching, teaching, and writing to listening, being present, and walking with others through some of life’s most difficult experiences.

He lives with his wife and children in Escondido, California.

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