Haftarah

Isaiah 54:1-10 · Beginner voice, Standard

August 16, 2026

Hook

Have you ever stood in an empty room, looked at a blank calendar, or stared at a quiet phone, wishing for something—anything—to happen?

We have all been there. It is that heavy, stagnant feeling of waiting for your life to finally begin. You look around and see other people building families, landing dream jobs, or radiating a deep sense of peace. Meanwhile, you feel stuck in a seemingly endless waiting room. It is easy to feel left behind, empty, and quiet.