I’ve spent much of my walk with God waiting…
- Waiting for Him to give direction…
- Waiting on Him to open doors…
- Waiting on Him to make things clearer…
- Waiting on Him to supply the resources…
The waiting times are difficult to endure, but in times of waiting, I’ve learned there are 7 things I can do:
Prepare my heart – The silent times are the some of the best times to be seeking the heart of God. During the waiting period, I find I need to increase my prayer and study time, preparing my heart to receive God’s instructions.
Learn all I can – I learn more from the struggles of life than I do from the easy times of life. The same can be true through the times of waiting for God to move.
Watch for His activity – God is always doing something, even when I can’t tell what it is. I’ve learned to be watchful for the hidden activity of God.
Stay active with what I know to be doing – The Bible is clear on some things I can always be doing…love my neighbor…transform my heart…make disciples…
Listen for His voice or the voice of others He sends – Isaiah 30:20-21 talks about a “voice” saying “this is the way…walk in it” during the “days of adversity”. I’ve learned to listen for that voice, knowing that the more I know Him personally, the more I’ll hear His quietest voice.
Heal…if needed – Many times the silent periods in my walk with God come after difficult periods. At times, I’ve learned, I can’t hear God because my emotions are clouded with the pain of my past. In those days, I try to heal my emotions so I can think clearly, discern His voice, and prepare for His next assignment.
Pray without ceasing – Prayer is my personal connection to the God upon whom I am waiting. As long as I’m praying, I’m less likely to worry and more likely to walk by faith.
Are you in a period of waiting? Have you been there before?
What would you add to my list?
