JUST WAIT

For we through the Spirit wait

for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Galatians 5:5

I've never been good at waiting. I thought I'd never get my first bike, but it came along despite my impatience. A couple of times in Psalms, we are told to “Wait for the Lord.”

Sometimes, even waiting for God to work in a particular way in our lives, seems difficult. However, when it comes to God, waiting is never wasted time. It hones our patience and strengthens our faith. Along the way, I wrote below of some waiting times in my own life.

When just young and very small

Folks said that I'd grow tall only

Just wait.

School days often seemed to crawl

No end in sight, teachers I recall

Just wait.

Only career, many a long day

No family yet, but friends would say

Just wait.

There he was, straight and tall

Is this the one? Should I let myself fall

Just wait.

Wait I did, loved being a wife

Hubby, children...such a great life, but

Just wait.

Life was life with it's ups and downs

Time's gone by with the smiles and frowns

Just wait.

But parting day came, didn't seem fair

God took him home to be with Him there.

Seems impossible, with years quickly gone

Yet, I live each day...some seem so long.

My waiting is different now in earthly state

My day will come, know not the date.

I just wait.

Dear Father...help me to wait during those times it seems most difficult. I know You are present in my life, seeing to my every need. Help me to just rest in waiting no matter the situation In Jesus' precious name...Amen