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For those "In the Waiting"

Matthew 6:25-34

I've always read this chapter thinking that God doesn't want me to worry about material things. But today I read it a bit differently.

He will provide my EVERY need, my heart's desire, He will stay true to His promises 

BUT

He may have you wait!

It will sometimes lead to what I like to call as Holy Frustration. 

Knowing that the waiting is part of His will for your life, but still, because we're human, leads to us being impatient at times and getting frustrated at His timing.

BUT GOD ALWAYS COMES THROUGH!

This is my testimony. My family. My husband and my children. 
I call them my miracles from God.

God had me wait for all of it.
But it was so worth it.

You see, I didn't get married in my 20's like all my other friends.  And let me tell you, the waiting was hard. It was trying, it was lonely, and it was exactly what I needed, but didn't want.

In the waiting, He taught me so much:
His love for me
Patience
Faith
Obedience
Service
Conviction
His Word
Did I say Patience

There were many nights that I cried asking God when would my family come?  How long would it be before I didn't have to go home alone at night?  Would I ever have children?

For years, I was single.  There were seasons when I sat at my own pity party and asked God a million questions. Sometimes I was angry. Sometimes I was sad.  But always, when I got to the end of myself, realized I just needed to trust Him.

There were also seasons when I embraced my life and learned and served and just listened.  

"for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." Phillippians 4:10-12

I had to learn to accept where I was and ask WHAT did God want to do with my life.  Trying to make things happen, forcing my will or creating a path that I think is right would only lead to heartache and set me back on the path that God wanted me on.  Did I do these things sometimes, yes.  Was it worth it, never.

"Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.  But let patience have your perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." James 1:3-4

Be patient.  Let your faith be built.  Be content.  Let God do what He needs to do in your life to prepare you for your next.  Don't fight against it.  Just let it happen.

He knows the desires of your heart. Whatever you are waiting for, let God complete His PERFECT work.  

For those of you who are "In the Waiting," be still and listen to what God is trying to tell you or teach you.  Those things are so valuable to your NEXT.

And in His perfect time, His will for your life WILL play out.




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  1. GraceFromHimMarch 8, 2019 at 6:32 PM

    BEAUTIFUL testimony! Thank you for sharing on Bible Journaling Sisters. Waiting is hard but look at you now...what a SWEET family :)

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