Saturday, February 6, 2021

Dear God,

This morning I could hear Isaiah, the biblical prophet, whisper these words, "Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength."  This message of hope lifted from the pages of the Bible for me.  Why today?  I am not sure except that suddenly I was able to remember times when I indeed waited on you and found not only strength but grace and hope and wisdom and peace and joy.  I also recalled times when I did not wait but followed my own desire and will.  Not the same outcome at all.

Waiting is not just waiting; it is a time to reflect, to gain trust, to breathe in the air of expectancy and hope.  It is a moment when we have opportunity to draw closer to the God of our faith, you, Almighty God.  Waiting is not a negative or a bad thing.  Waiting is making room to clear the air, flushing out bad thoughts, fear, anxiety and foreboding.  It carves out space to drink in living water, eat spiritual food and let the winds of your spirit blow in our souls.  Waiting gives us a new chance at a new life.

Holy God,

your word-made-flesh

opens us

to new opportunities

of faith,

self reflection, 

growth and

newness of life.

Forgive us please

when we

jump ahead

of you.

We miss blessings

that way.

Teach us

the treasure

of waiting.

Thank you.

Love, Andrea