Week 12 - What Will You Do While You Wait?

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalms 27:14

As I was reading my Bible the other day, I came upon the above verse. It's funny, but not surprising, how the Lord always knows exactly what we need and when we need it. I had just finished praying about a situation my husband and I are facing and seeking the Lord's will about. With no apparent answer, I have to admit I was feeling a bit discouraged. Then, the Lord directed me to this scripture. As I read it, I heard His Spirit say to my spirit, "Are you displaying good courage while you wait on my answer to your prayer?" I had to reply, "No, Lord. I'm depressed, frustrated, and scared." He spoke again and said, "Why? Didn't I just say I will strengthen your heart while you wait if you will be of good courage? Don't fail to be happy or to trust me. I will reveal your answer in due time. For now, Becky, how will you choose to wait on me?"

Then, as if on cue, the words to the following song started running through my mind and heart. They have been a blessing to dwell upon.

While I'm Waiting
by John Waller


I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful, I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful, But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting, I will serve You
While I'm waiting, I will worship
While I'm waiting, I will not faint
I'll be running the race, Even while I wait


I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful, I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy, But faithfully, I will wait

Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord

As my husband and I continue our prayer and search for the Lord's will, I am also praying the Lord will help me (us) be of good courage and serve and worship Him during the wait. Has it been easy?...not always. Patience is not one of my strongest virtues. We live in a fast pace, immediate gratification world. It has been easy to get in a "I need an answer, like yesterday" mind-set. However, God does not always (not even usually) work on our time table. Yet, when He does provide His answer, His timing is to perfection. I'm thankful He is so awesome.

Friend, are you facing some struggles physically, financially, emotionally, etc? Have you been praying for God's direction but not received an answer? Take heart and choose to obey Him by waiting with good courage. As you do, He promises to strengthen your heart. Keep serving and worshipping Him. At the perfect moment He will reveal Himself.

My our mindset be as the words of the psalmist in Psalms 71:6;By Thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art He that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of Thee.