Wait for Adonai.
Be strong, let Your heart take courage,
and wait for Adonai. Psalm 27:14, TLV
Sometimes the most difficult thing we can do in our faith journey is to wait. Waiting requires faith — real faith. Not just lip service, or formula faith — if I do this, then God does this — but, real Thy-Will-Be-Done Faith.
Getting to that place isn’t easy, because it isn’t a place where we can open a door, go in and sit for the rest of our life. This type of faith is fluid and matures as we and our circumstances change. With each trial and tribulation, we test to see if we’re in that place by releasing our expectations and surrendering our will to His. Then, we wait.
While we wait . . .
In that waiting place, we meditate on His goodness and mercy. We worship and praise and remember all our Father has done for us in the past. That should keep us busy, and keep us strong.
The word I chose for 2021 was Chazak! Which is a Hebrew declaration: Be strong! Whatever we are waiting for, especially in 2021, Chazak! Chazak, my friends!
Terri,
I am still waiting to move to Oklahoma. As I read your comments I am reminded that we do need to wait for Adonai to lead. Two years ago I had hoped to be in Oklahoma, but here I am in NC. God will lead and provide. Thanks
Sweet, Priscilla, I know that waiting for something that seems so much the LORD’S will can be confusing and frustrating. I have those waiting things, too. But that’s why we need these reminders. CHAZAK! And we’re in this together
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I’m in a holding pattern right now with a close relative … Patience has never been a strong trait for me. Put an “im” in front of it and you have an instant portrait of what I look like most of the time. Absolute Trust is what I continue to seek to lean on … OH! It’s hard …
It is so hard!! Giving to God is harder than giving up. Holding tight to faith and not our expectations, even harder. Agreeing with you all for His will in due season.