For you who have lost interest in your own story because it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, for you who are displeased with your story because it doesn’t seem to be working out fairly, for you who are tired of your story because it has gone on too long without your getting anything out of it, put yourself into the Isaiah 35 story, God’s personal gift. Be strong, fear not! Behold, your God… He will come and save you. (verse 4)

