5 I am waiting for the Lord to help me.
My soul waits for him.
I trust what he says.
6 I am waiting for my Lord,
like a guard waiting and waiting for the morning to come.
Psalm 130:5-6 Easy-to-Read Version
Morning comes everyday without fail, a sure thing. Wait for the Lord, then, with the same confidence..
But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide and help you when you pray. And by doing these things, remain in God’s love as you wait. You are waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. Jude 20-21 New International Reader’s Version
It is important to learn how to wait. It is crucial to know where to wait. It is vital to remember why we wait.
Our spiritual life is a life in which we wait,
actively present to the moment,
expecting that new things will happen to us,
new things that are far beyond our own imagination or prediction.
This, indeed, is a very radical stance toward life in a world
preoccupied with control.
Henri Nouwen
Waiting time is not wasting time.
Waiting patiently in expectation is the foundation of the spiritual life.
Henri Nouwen
We wait in hope for the Lord.
He helps us. He is like a shield that keeps us safe.
Our hearts are full of joy because of him.
We trust in him, because he is holy.
Psalm 33:20-21 New International Reader’s Version
Almost invariably, discovering and cooperating with God’s perfect timing requires waiting on him. We are impatient creatures.
We become easily frustrated, irritated, and often discouraged
when we encounter obstacles that delay or hinder us.
But God is always on time, never late.
He is never thwarted by any circumstance;
and when we choose to wait for his timing,
we position ourselves for God’s maximum blessing.
Charles Stanley, A Touch of His Wisdom
