I don\u2019t know about you but I am definitely one of the most impatient people ever. I\u2019m the one who leaves for a class 30 minutes early because I can\u2019t stand the thought of being late. When I say \u201clet\u2019s leave at 2:00pm\u201d\u2026 I\u2019ll be in the car ready by 1:45pm\u2026 just ask my roommates lol. Oh, and don\u2019t even get me started on Atlanta traffic\u2026 good thing Michael is one of the most patient people and drivers I know\u2026 safe to say he does most of that driving hehe.
\nMy point in exposing my bit of impatience with these things is because it applies to more than traffic or punctuality on small silly things.<\/p>\n
I get impatient with those things because I\u2019m WAITING \/ WANTING to get to a destination.
\nOoo read that again.
\nI get impatient with those things because I\u2019m WAITING \/ WANTING to get to a destination.<\/p>\n
When I\u2019m sitting in traffic and have an event to get to\u2026 I\u2019m thinking about getting to that event\u2026 not the 1000 cars I gotta get by to get there.<\/p>\n
Waiting is a natural part of life. No matter if it\u2019s in traffic, a long line, a test grade to come back, a flight\u2026etc.<\/p>\n
Waiting is also a part of FAITH. God continually calls his people to wait for the Spirit to be revealed. In fact, the history of Israel is a history of constant waiting. From Egypt to Exile, the people waited for their redemption, looking forward to the Messiah. And in the new testament came their messiah\u2026 Jesus. Now we wait for Christ\u2019s return, and for the full establishment of God\u2019s kingdom upon the earth. What hope we have!<\/p>\n
But\u2026 like waiting in Atlanta traffic or fill in the blank\u2026 waiting for God to reveal purpose in a hard season, or for all of the promises of God He tells us in His word, can be frustrating at times. I don\u2019t know about you but I\u2019ve definitely found myself in seasons (still am) of asking God \u201cWhy do I have to wait for the good to come of this?\u201d
\nOr
\nYou feel like you are doing everything right but still find your feet in a season of waiting and disappointment. Maybe even feeling like He\u2019s forgotten about you. Your dreams. Your desires. The work you have put in.
\nYOU AREN\u2019T ALONE.
\nSomething the Lord has been teaching me in my recent season, is PRESENCE. Waiting can teach us a number of things but the tug of my heart is \u201cBeing present.\u201d Embracing HIS presence. Allowing HIS presence to keep me or lead me to where He wants me.
\nThere\u2019s freedom in that. There\u2019s freedom to surrendering to HIS presence.<\/p>\n
The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt for 400 years, crying out for deliverance. God responded by sending Moses to lead them to freedom. (Exodus 1-12)<\/p>\n
Jeremiah often faced rejection and persecution for delivering God\u2019s messages. Yet, he remained patient and steadfast. And God provided (Jeremiah)<\/p>\n
David had to wait many years and face numerous trials, including persecution by King Saul, before finally becoming the King of Israel. (1&2 Samuel)<\/p>\n
God is working in the waiting.
\nBut did these people just sit still in the waiting? No. they didn\u2019t give up on their faith. They kept pursuing the Lord. And He came through. Every. Single. Time.<\/p>\n
One of my favorite verses is Isaiah 40:31\u2026
\n\u201cBut those who WAIT on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.\u201d<\/p>\n
Next time you grow impatient in your waiting, or grow frustrated in your season\u2026<\/p>\n
Remember these things:<\/p>\n
He sees you. Keep seeking Him.
\nWhat God has for you, you can\u2019t speed up, can\u2019t slow down, can\u2019t delay and can\u2019t stop.
\nBut we can control the posture of our hearts. To trust Him. To stay present where He has our feet.<\/p>\n
Even when we feel our feet should be somewhere else. We can\u2019t see the big picture he can. He has plans to protect you, teach you, love you, mold you and shape you. He wouldn\u2019t keep you in a season if there was nothing else beneficial from it\u2026
\n\u201cFor we know ALL things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.\u201d
\nNot all things are good, but God can bring good out of anything.<\/p>\n
God can see what you can\u2019t. Trust Him. He\u2019s not letting go of you\u2026 so you don\u2019t let go either!<\/p>\n
Love,
\nAW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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