As I sit outside, enjoying HIS handiwork, and having my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was reflecting on “WAITING!” Have you ever waited for God to answer a prayer, or asked for HIM to show you the way, or asked HIM to help you with something, and you felt like HE was not listening? HE may have been asking you to wait, patiently.
Waiting is difficult for most of us. We want things now! We want an answer now! But Jesus tells us that waiting is a gift and that HE is preparing us while we wait.
I have been struggling with this for some time. I finally realized that I needed to focus on the waiting itself. As I look back, I do not think I would change this time or anything else that has happened in my life. In my waiting, HE has taught me many lessons. HE has shown me so clearly HIS love and presence.
If you are waiting for something from the Lord, know that this waiting time is valuable. Look right in front of you and you will find what you are looking for. HE is speaking to you in the space of WAITING, and HE will show you HIS love. Psalm 27:14 says, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
So, today let us strive to be patient, to slow ourselves down, to take a deep breath and to wait, for HE has a perfect plan.
Have a great day!