“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

Lord, Thou knowest all the hunger Of the heart that seeks Thee now; How my soul hath long been craving What Thou only canst bestow. Seeking now, seeking now, Let Thy Spirit meet me now. Freda H. Allen  Scripture “I wait for your salvation, O Lord.” Genesis 49:18 In the Waiting Waiting just isn’t at the top of my list for fun things to do. In fact, when I ponder waiting on something, I get a sense of drudgery, I get anxious, I want it to end.  But, with God, there is no need ... Read More about Wait Only Upon God Day 1