Did you just roll your eyes? How easy it is to say "God is in the waiting" to someone else, right? When you are actually waiting on Him for an answer, solution or some clear guidance... it's much more difficult to digest.
Like you, I'm sure, I have been through SEVERAL seasons of waiting in my life. I am actually going through one right now as I type.
As I look back over specific times that I really thought that either God wasn't paying attention, or possibly worse — He didn't care — I see also the end of that story. I remember when I prayed that the Lord would sustain me and get me through just one. more. day. I didn't think that I could physically, emotionally or mentally make it through even one more day. But I did! He carried me! I look back now and that time seems like it passed so quickly. As I was going through it? No. Like walking through a molasses vat.
It's important to remember the times that God was faithful. That He was right there. Tried and true. Even though the answers were not coming with the speed I would have liked... He was always there. He never left me alone.
Even now. I know that He could solve my problem in a nano-second. In the very next nano-second. But what does He want me to learn in the meantime? I am like a young child seeking my Father's advice. Searching for His wisdom. Asking for His help. That is just what earthly fathers wish of their children. How much more so does our Heavenly Father long for us to sit at His feet!
So in the waiting. Are you going to fear the worst? God is absent? He is not concerned with your problems? No, my friend. He longs for you to trust Him WITH your problems. To share your heart with Him. Let's stand together in this time of waiting, and choose trust. Choose peace. For our Heavenly Father is on the case!
Until next time...
