It's Kind of that idea of microwaveable faith. Just throw it in the microwave, and BAM! Finished! Matured! Perfect! Of course in reality, I know I don't really want this. Much like microwavable food! I mean, if I had a choice between a home-cooked meal and a hot pocket, I'm going to choose the roasted chicken and mashed potatoes!
But here's the thing... I'm impatient!
There's that word, we all dread "Patience".
Growing up in church, the joke was always "Don't pray for patience...because that is exactly what God will give you! Pray for patience and by golly, you'll get it!" Well, I'm here to tell you, it's the truth! And as much as waiting is not fun, It's a part of life!
I was reading Psalm 37 today and God really spoke to me and showed me what this whole waiting thing really means. Here's a few short verses, that I think sums it up.
{Psalm 37:5}
"Commit your way to the Lord;
trust him, and he will act"
{Psalm 37:7}
"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way.
over the man who carries out evil devices!"
{Psalm 37:23}
"The steps of a man are established by the Lord.
When he delights in his way."
In this passage I see two really important things. First, "Commit your way to the Lord". Make your aim to glorify God in all you do. In work, in school, in relationships, do them for God, how God would. The reciprocal of doing so, is that God will show you, lead you, and act. When you commit your way to God (v. 5) and delight in his ways (v. 23), he lead you on his path. Second, "wait patiently for him." This is the hard part.
When we think about waiting, we often envision "sitting,waiting and wishing", but God's idea of waiting isn't a lot different from Jack Johnson's. In the Bible, the Hebrew word used for wait is: "qâvâh", which means to hope expectantly. This waiting is not an act of passivity! It's taking this season, seeking God, serving God and waiting in expectant hope! Knowing that God is in control, and He alone establishes our steps.
I would like to point out that in this waiting don't compare yourself to others. Don't envy the friend getting married, graduating college or getting the promotion. We have such a tendency to do that as humans. I do it. And I think if we would fix our eyes on God a little more often, instead of ourselves we would be so much better off. Because if we did, we would see that we are made for much better things than to sit around and compare. Comparison kills contentment. It's so important to remember that God has us exactly where we are supposed to be at this time, for a greater purpose.
For me, this time of waiting is a reoccurring season of my life, but God's showing me this is a time to press into him, to seek him and to simply spend time with him. He's reminding me that he is my portion. And I hunger to know Him more.
Fully His,
Cassie
When we think about waiting, we often envision "sitting,waiting and wishing", but God's idea of waiting isn't a lot different from Jack Johnson's. In the Bible, the Hebrew word used for wait is: "qâvâh", which means to hope expectantly. This waiting is not an act of passivity! It's taking this season, seeking God, serving God and waiting in expectant hope! Knowing that God is in control, and He alone establishes our steps.
I would like to point out that in this waiting don't compare yourself to others. Don't envy the friend getting married, graduating college or getting the promotion. We have such a tendency to do that as humans. I do it. And I think if we would fix our eyes on God a little more often, instead of ourselves we would be so much better off. Because if we did, we would see that we are made for much better things than to sit around and compare. Comparison kills contentment. It's so important to remember that God has us exactly where we are supposed to be at this time, for a greater purpose.
For me, this time of waiting is a reoccurring season of my life, but God's showing me this is a time to press into him, to seek him and to simply spend time with him. He's reminding me that he is my portion. And I hunger to know Him more.
This song has been sweet medicine to my soul for the last couple weeks.
If you're in a waiting season or simply just seeking to know God more,
I would encourage you to take five minutes and soak it in.
Fully His,
Cassie
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