Waiting on God

As of lately I have found myself in another season of waiting on God. I know that I'm not alone in this, most of you are there as well. I have been thinking of you and what you may be facing right now personally and I wanted to let you know what I am doing to focus my attentions on God, my refuge, instead of focusing on my difficulties and the fact that I am not a big fan of waiting.

Right now I am digging in the word of God and writing down scriptures that deal with my specific needs on note cards and keeping them on my nightstand. Focusing on the truth of Gods word is the only way I am going to win this battle.

In the book of Lamentations Chapter 3, the prophets heartache causes my heart sink within me as he says, “He shuts out my prayers.” Wow. How many times have we felt as if our prayers were hitting a brass ceiling? Mighty men used by God have struggled within themselves wondering if God was even there in their time of great darkness of spirit, so we can take comfort in the fact that we are not alone.
Throughout this chapter you can literally feel the tug of war in the prophets soul, but by verse 21 hope begins to stir in the prophets heart.

“This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassion's fail not, they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him.” (Lam 3:21-25)

What season are you in right now? Are you waiting on God to show up on the scene and reassure you that He is not shutting out your prayers? Take comfort in the truth of Gods word, you will not be consumed by this season in your life. God will be faithful to you, He will be your portion and everything your soul has need of.

So, maybe we are not so good at the waiting game, but God has a promise for us. He is good to those who wait! Instead of kicking down the doors of opportunity with my three inch heels, I'm going to wait on God and trust in His perfect timing!