"Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it." (Psalm 37:34)
Waiting on the Lord does not equate to idleness. It involves a submissive spirit that is willing to undergo the process that is needed in order for transition to take place. I know there are many of my bloggers and readers that say they are waiting on the Lord. You may be waiting for a blessing or an answer to a prayer. However, how do you wait? Do you wait in frustration? With impatience? With anticipation? With fear? Do you place God on a timeline to perform the unexpected, or do you wait believing that the unexpected will be performed in His timing?
There are many variables involved in this matter and it takes personal exploration to determine how your life is affected by waiting on the Lord. Many biblical characters had to go through a waiting process before the blessings of the Lord matriculated in their lives. If you are struggling in this area, I encourage you to remember the following acronym that the Lord has given me:
Watch - Take the time to see signs of God moving in your life. Although it may not be in the way that you want it to be, find Him moving in the smaller things in life - the things that are often overlooked and unappreciated.
Anticipate - Don't be bored in the process. Have a spirit of expectancy and believe that God is working things out in your favor.
Invest - Consolidate your resources and invest in something that is time consuming. For me, that involves writing. For others, it may involve another hobby or trait that will allow you to pass the time wisely and constructively.
Transition - Use the time to evolve into who God wants you to be. One of the greatest areas God wants to work upon while we wait on Him is our hearts. He wants to prepare our hearts to receive the blessings that He has in store for us.
So, as you wait on the Lord, take the time to reflect upon His goodness. Please note that He desires a more intimate relationship with you as you go through your process. Don't overlook God and don't allow your frustrations to cause you to miss your blessing. Once the wait it over, you will know that it was all worth it!
