Waiting. We are all waiting for something. Waiting for healing, intervention, answers, release, restoration, and relief. The word "wait" according to Google is described as; stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens used to indicate that one is eagerly impatient to do something or for something to happen stay where one is or delay action until (someone) arrives or is ready, and remain in readiness for some purpose. I love how it says “delay action until (someone) arrives or is ready. “To me that someone is Jesus. He is the One who has the relief, answers, intervention, healing and release for us. He, in His perfect timing, brings all things to pass in His will. Sometimes … [Read more...]
Caught In the Storms of Life
We all get caught up and ensnared in the storms of life at various times. We get pulled in by the whirlwind of life's difficulties and try to ride out the storm the best we know how. We implement life learned strategies and attempt to get control of the ongoing situation. It is similar to going surfing, trying to ride out the big wave without tumbling from our surfboards. We use various maneuvers to prevent ourselves from toppling overboard. Often, the wave is just too large and powerful to ride out or overcome. And so we end up falling helplessly into the rushing water and try desperately to keep our heads above water. We paddle for our lives in the thrashing waters and are often pulled in by the velocity of the powerful surf. We come up … [Read more...]
Waiting, Trusting, and Hoping
Waiting, trusting, and hoping are intricately connected, like golden strands interwoven to form a strong chain. Trusting is the central strand, because it is the response from My children that I desire the most. Waiting and hoping embellish the central strand and strengthen the chain that connects you to Me. Waiting for Me to work, with your eyes on Me, is evidence that you really do trust Me. Because you are Mine, you don't just pass time in your waiting. You can wait expectantly, in hopeful trust. Keep your "antennae" out to pick up even the faintest glimmer of My Presence. Sarah Young "Jesus Calling" … [Read more...]