there is no other name, like Your name. so I will wait....on You

Such a beautiful song below. ".....I will be still and know that You are God." (Scroll down and click play. .  .listen while you read).


"Okay God, what do you want me to do next? Please Dear Lord, lead my steps, direct my paths, guide me. I am yours Lord, I will do, go, say whatever you want me to....please show me the path you want me to take."


These have been my prayers lately. The Lord's answer to me? "Wait."


Oh that's reaaaaal great. What does that even mean?! I have really struggled with this. I honestly used to look at waiting as a time of trial, because waiting is is so hard, it is so unsettling, I couldn't figure out what the purpose of this was. Well, as I dive into God's word, I find that it doesn't matter if I completely understand why I'm waiting because God does. (As you read these verses, really soak them up. They are posted in my house as daily reminders of God's promise.)

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" James 1:1-5 (NIV)

Testing of my faith? Wow, harsh! But.......true. Am I really able to put complete faith in God that He knows what He is doing? Is there really a plan to this waiting?  

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
   and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
   and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

I have come to realize that there is a reason for my waiting. To build my character, to strengthen and focus my relationship with God. That is what is of importance right now. I have learned that this season of waiting is a beautiful time. I WILL NOT fill my life with things that the Lord does not have planned for me. I refuse to spend my time on such things just to avoid loneliness, or boredom. I will take this season as a blessing and spend this time one on one with the Lord. I am no longer anxious in needing to know why I'm waiting. Just that I am supposed to wait...patiently.

"Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him" Psalm 37:7

I will NOT move UNTIL God tells me to. I will NOT move UNLESS God tells me to.

God is Faithful

Lyndsey