The Wait

I had to consult/re-visit my Bible study (By Faith) for this one. There's been "A Praise on the Inside" forgive me J. Moss, had to use it....no other way to explain. The anticipation rises everyday and the excitement causes me to praise God. Or maybe it's just the joy of salvation that has risen within me...Either way, I believe I'm about to cross over to my next level of faith. But till it happens I must stand on these principles according to my 2 favorites authors John & Lonnie. Please note, these are not mine. I used pronouns to make them more relevant to me when I re-read it. Some elaboration is included here and there.

1) God has a purpose for waiting.
-God is glorified while I wait.
-I develop a deeper knowledge of God and greater faith in God. (A result of longing and choosing to constantly rely on God's love for me).
-I develop godly character. (God wants me to reflect Him in character).
-God prepares other people to receive His will. (The anointing over me is for those around me. And God will work in me to bless them).

2)Waiting on God is the most challenging stage of Faith.
-I am to move myself out of the way because God exceeds reality and does not need my help in hurrying things to come to pass. He may give me the vision but I should not strategize to make sure the word comes to pass.

3) Dont walk by sight, walk in the Spirit.
-2 Corinthians 5:7

4) I must learn to live with an unmet need or desire.
-When God delays, no matter how tempted I am, I cannot take matters into my own hands...

According to John and Lonnie, I am on the right track = Waiting on God requires active seeking. And in this process I should
-Ask until I receive clarity
-Seek Specifically and expectantly
-As I knock, I should keep doing what God has called me to do.

Testing is to be expected
-Confusion & second-guessing
-Doubt resulting from my expectations of the outcome and not trusting God's timing
-Frustration from impatience
-Pain or difficulties
-Longing for the comfort zone

God intends Joy during waiting


As I reflect on these notes I see these themes in my life right now, which assures me that God is about to be glorified through me. Because God rewards completed faith...

Heavenly Father, God of All creation. All heaven and earth testifies to Your Greatness. I worship you this evening. Thank You for sending Your son, my Lord Jesus Christ, to die for me on the cross. I am not worthy of soo great a love...You are a loving and compassionate God. Forgive me of all my inequities and unrighteousness. Forgive me of doubt and disbelief and attempts to do things on my own. Heavenly Father, I'm sorry for placing limits on what You can do in my life. Thank You for daily provision throughout today. Especially seeing me through today's training creation and presentation... For supplementing my energy throughout today and enabling me to accomplish all that was set before me with peace, grace, and joy. Thank You for being my keeper, preserving me from all harm and evil today. Father, the time has come for You to be glorified in me. You've placed these desires and talents in me. Bring the harvest to pass for all those around me to join with me in praising your awesome name. God I relinquish all control over all areas of my life to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. I believe that every word You have said over me will come to pass. That Your purpose for creating me will come to pass. For You are a faithful God. I trust your decision, direction, and choices for my life. Not my will but Your Will Father. Not my way but Yours. Not me, but Your Glory. Increase in me and be reflected through me in every way. In Faith I thank You, for this is the confidence I have in approaching You. I know that when I call, You hear me. Therefore anything that I have asked of You, I already have it. Thank You for using me to demonstrate Your Power and Glory. I praise You, Hallelujah. In Jesus's name I pray and thank You. Amen