“Those who do not hope cannot wait; but if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” Charles Spurgeon Scripture “Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” Psalm 33:20-22 In the Waiting Have you ever noticed that hope and waiting are so closely tied together? If you are in a period of waiting, you must ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 6

“In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily!  Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” Psalm 31:1, 24 In the Waiting It’s funny to me that we try so awfully hard to be strong on our own. Why do we keep trying? Is there something just inborn in humans that makes us keeping trying and trying for the ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 5

“If any are inclined to despond, because they do not have such patience, let them be of good courage. It is in the course of our feeble and very imperfect waiting that God Himself, by His hidden power, strengthens us and works out in us the patience of the great saints, the patience of Christ Himself.” Andrew Murray Scripture “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 4

  Scripture “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me; for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 In the Waiting When we wait on the Lord, we aren’t bored and lifeless. We are attentive and always learning. Waiting doesn’t mean idleness. Waiting isn’t meaningless. In the times of waiting, we can learn the ways of the Lord. What does waiting on a new baby look like? Excitement. Preparing a ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 3

Scripture “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-2 In the Waiting When we know and believe - really believe - that the Lord is our shepherd, we trust that He has our best in mind. What does a shepherd do? The shepherd guides, corrects, protects, rescues, feeds, provides for and more. Have you truly pondered what it means for the Lord to be your shepherd? He guides you, He ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God: Day 2