Wings of Eagles

"...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isa. 40:31)

Somewhat of a tangent from the thoughts of last week. This verse has been bouncing around in my head lately as I start to do longer and longer runs each weekend. Mostly, it's there because of the "they will run and not grow weary" part. I'm looking for the Lord to renew my physical strength. I'm looking for Him to renew my legs and undo my waistline. Or, at least that's what I thought.

What I'm really looking for is the strength of the Lord in my spiritual life. I'm looking for more patience, more endurance, more spiritual strength that allows me to be even-keeled, steady, predictable, and yet passionate. I hope the Lord can help me to find that.