Waiting, Trusting, Being Still

 Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm  37:7
Most people are probably familiar with the story of Sarah and Abraham in the Old Testament where in their advanced years God told them they would have a son. “Yeah right” they both said in modern day vernacular. Unable to be still and trust they took matters in their own hands and Abraham had a baby with Sarahs’ servant girl Hagar. Shortly after this Sarah became pregnant. If only they could have followed the plan.  This is where the present day conflict arises between Arabs and Jews. Isaac and Ishmael were the offspring. (Genesis 21).

Are you having trouble waiting on something in life now or in the past have you jumped in unable to wait cause you were not certain if something was going to happen or not? Probably everyone has. Waiting is terribly hard. Being still, just trusting and resting and not trying to figure stuff out and orchestrate a plan on your own. Just let God have it, period. You prayed, right? Others agreed with you in prayer then get involved in something else and relax.

If you are having trouble waiting turn off all noise, get a journal and just start documenting your thoughts. Have a time of prayer and even add some worship music to get you refocused on ‘things above’. As the old hymn lyrics say “turn your eyes upon Jesus look full in his wonderful face, and the things of Earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace.’

PRAYER: Father forgive me for the times I have charged ahead not willing to wait for your divine answer to a prayer I prayed. Help me Lord to be still and to know you have a plan and no matter how long I have to wait to see the goodness of the Lord it will come. In Jesus’ name. Amen.