WAITING…
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
Lamentations 3:25 (ESV)
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has to be the most feared and unpopular place on earth for anyone who needs to get their driver’s license or pay vehicle taxes. I’ve often seen a line snaking out the DMV door and down the sidewalk. Everyone is waiting for their number to be called. Usually, the looks on people’s faces and body language communicate frustration and annoyance. It’s difficult to wait with a good attitude. It’s just challenging to wait— period.
Sometimes, that’s how we approach God when waiting for Him to answer a prayer or provide direction. We have things to do and places to be. Our to-do list runneth over! Yet, these waiting times are often opportunities to hear from God. God doesn’t stop communicating with us when we’re waiting. Sometimes, He’s louder and more evident during those waiting times. Sometimes, He wants you to pray for someone. Sometimes, He will provide wisdom and discernment about a situation in your life.
What if we could learn to wait on the Lord with a good attitude? With expectancy? With gratitude? Maybe we’d be surprised by the blessings we receive. Perhaps we’ll look forward to waiting. You may even get to wait on the Lord the next time you’re in the DMV line.
APPLICATION: The next time you‘re waiting for something, possibly in line at the DMV, ask the Lord who or what He wants you to pray for. Pay attention to anyone or anything that comes to mind during this time. Once you sense someone or something, pray. Thank God for leading and guiding you. See how your waiting time becomes a praying time.
PRAYER: Father, I do not like to wait. Please help me with impatience. Reveal Yourself to me as I wait. Please show me that my waiting has value and a purpose. I am thankful You are always with me, even as I wait. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?