Waiting

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord

When nothing seems to be happening, when I don’t have plans, when I don’t have commitments, I get caught up in thinking that God isn’t answering my prayers. I tell him I am ready to make a move in HIS name, I am ready to do BIG things in his name. I have the time now Lord, why aren’t you showing me where you want me to go, what you want me to do? Why are you silent? Where are you!? Hello? God? Just give me something! Often, the only thing I accomplish is hours spent worrying, wondering, what is going on, what can I do? This song lays it out. We all crave action, we crave quick answers and results, we crave chaos. When we lose patience and try to do things on our own, God leads us into the desert, just as he led the Israelites into the desert, so that we learn to worship, trust him, and serve him in every situation. He wants us to be patient. Commitment and faith is serving, loving, sacrificing, even when we aren’t getting anything in return. That is what he wants from us. We are not guaranteed anything here on this earth. As long as we accept his gift of salvation and forgiveness we ARE guaranteed an eternity with him in Heaven.

Today I pray that I can serve, that I can worship, that I can be content and excited to be waiting for God's perfect timing and his plan.