"God's Waiting Room" by Jer

What are you waiting on right now? Is it a job, a Dr’s report, money to pay the bills, confirmation on a decision you’ve made, a loved one to come back from war? The other important question is what is God teaching you during this time? If you’re missing what God’s trying to teach us, then you’re missing one of the most important things.

Isaiah 40:11, 28-31 says, “God tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (wait) in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

God is compassionate and extends grace to us more than we deserve. He provides while we wait on Him. Even though we may get tired, God does not and if we wait upon the Lord our strength will be renewed. What I have learned so far about waiting during this season. 1. Waiting is just important as the destination, and God has a bigger purpose in the wait then I can imagine. 2. Waiting is not always passive, but active and we need to constantly be seeking God as He honors persistent prayer. 3. Waiting has allowed me to see where my trust lies and God wants me to realize that I am not in control, which should bring freedom. 4. Waiting is allowing me to remember where my identity lies and that no matter what my job title is, nothing changes that I am a child of God. 5. Waiting can provide some of the sweetest moments with the Father and we need to find contentment with where we are at and enjoy our relationship with God. “Your greatest need is not for all your problems to go away. Your greatest need is for your heart to become calm before God so you can experience the peaceful presence of Christ in the midst of fearful situations.”-Unknown