Why The Waiting?

Waiting takes many forms, and it's always a part of life, but why? I’ve asked God, what's the value in waiting?

Aren’t many of us resistant to waiting? I certainly am a “let it happen now” kind of person.

 

I wait for warm weather all winter. Now that it’s here, I’m glad, but a little sad too, because I know how quickly it will be gone.

 

When I must wait in a line because I have no choice, I have a plan. I use the time for balance exercises or pray for people in line around me for whatever needs they might have, but I still don’t like it.

I so admire Jesus. He waited thirty years to begin His journey, then patiently crisscrossed the land of Israel for three years toward His death and our salvation.

I’ve certainly had to wait often. Like nine months at a time, awaiting a baby four times.  Maybe that wait was preparation for the patience I’d need as a mother nurturing children. 

Looking back, I felt so peaceful during those waits. Waiting doesn’t have to be stressful, a good reminder.

Perhaps the value of waiting is understood best in retrospect, rather than in the moment.

 

A benefit that comes with waiting is time for growing faith to realize God has plans for ultimate good, whatever the situation. Because we know this and trust Him can we be content during the wait.

 

Only God knows what happens to a soul in waiting. It must be good because He allows so much of it.

 

What do you need to wait for right now in your life? For cancer treatment to work? For a child to experience the faith you so want to pass on? Are you still waiting for the love of your life? For the completion of a project you’ve held dear for years? May God give you patience and His peace.

In a sense, all of life is a waiting period - waiting for heaven’s gate to open. I am in my 80’s - I need to wait less than most. Just like summer flits by, so do the days of life, which is why we strive to live them well.

Blessings on your summer, my friends. Savor every day!

Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His Word I put my hope.”

WRITING UPDATE:

Thanks to you readers A Widow’s Love Story and my two recent mystery novels Shot in the Night and Mystery At Wycham Manor are selling well at Daniel's Sentry and Angelus Gift & Home in Walworth.

Reached a milestone this week for my YouTube channel - Fantastic Family Life (JudithRolfs) with 1400 subscribers and now 50,000 views for one video 10 Ways For Respecting Your Spouse. I pray each viewer’s marriage is enriched by these tips. This growth is largely because of your word-of-mouth sharing - I’m hugely grateful. 

My writing continues on Book 4 in the Tommy Smurlee mystery fantasy series. I'm praying for an agent connection to make them into wholesome family movies.