Wait.
The word holds several connotations. It can mean inactive, neglected, postponed or delayed. It can imply something that is readily available.
Psalm 27 speaks of waiting. The psalmist writes in verse 14, "Wait on the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage." The core meaning of wait in this verse is to bind. As two cords wound together are stronger than the two separate strands, so I as a frail, finite being am immeasurably strengthened by binding myself to God.
This sort of waiting is clearly not sitting idle, wasting time until what I desire comes to pass. This waiting takes every ounce of my mental, emotional and physical blood, sweat and tears as I purposefully draw near to God and give each moment of my life to Him. This verse exhorts, perhaps even commands its reader to be strong. There is no room for wavering, for shying away from my relationship with God or for setting it on the back burner. How will I gain strength to wait for His will if I am not binding myself to Him? It is impossible.
Truth be told, I have no idea where my life is headed. It could go a thousand different directions. My high school and college plans were to get a great Bible education, seek God's will for future ministry, and dive in headfirst. If a husband came, then praise God, and if not, praise Him anyway. Now I am happily and gratefully married, but the rest of it is unclear. What does God want? Does He have a specific direction for my life? I know Scripturally that as I live each moment and day to honor Him and share His love with others, I am in His will. However, I would like to think there is more. What that more may be? Right now, His answer is wait.
I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait
I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
-While I'm Waiting, John Waller
In closing, I'm aiming to blog more. My writing skills have steadily declined since college, and I'd like to remedy that.
Thanks for reading! :)
