THE ROUGH ROAD: WAITING

  

Psalm 27:14

 

 "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" ESV 

 

Waiting is a very hard thing when we are in need of something right now. It becomes nearly impossible when we have waited far beyond the time we expected we would need to wait. It is at this point we begin to lose heart, become weak and discouraged. However, this is the exact time when we can allow the Lord to strengthen us and give us courage. This act of faith and trust will be a testimony to an unbelieving world.

Heavenly Father, we confess that we become impatient and lose heart quickly. Help us to exercise our faith so that we will be strong and confident that the answers to our prayers are on the way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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WAITING

 

 

Psalm 27:13,14

 

 

" I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord." ESV

 

Waiting has got to be one of the most difficult of things we have to do. Wait is defined in today's verse as "to look forward to eagerly." This is not just holding on until we are in eternity with the Lord. This is eagerly looking forward with strength and courage to what the Lord is doing and going to do in our lives now, while we are here on earth. What a precious and comforting wait that is.

 

Heavenly Father, our patience wears thin and disappears at times. Forgive us, Lord. Renew our spirit with Yours, and let that assurance of Your plan unfolding in our lifetime be a source of comfort and peace. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

 

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WAIT WAIT WAIT

 

 

Psalm 27:14

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord." ESV

Waiting is not one of our favorite things to do is it? If God's Word tells us many times to wait on Him, there is a reason. He is working His plan for our lives, the Church, and the world. God wants us to grow up and learn to be patient adults, content to delay the gratification of our prayers. He has provided the ways for us to be strong and has revealed them to us through the Word. We are responsible to fill our hearts with the things of God that give us courage and strength. There are many things we can be doing for the Kingdom of God while we wait on the Lord.

Heavenly Father, how short we fall of waiting with strength and courage. Forgive us our weakness. Give us Your grace that helps us develop determination to be strengthened and courageous while we wait on You to unfold Your plan. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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LORD OUR REFUGE

Seeking refuge in the Lord in troubled times is wise. This does not
mean we are running away from our problems and troubles. It means
we are in His hands where He can lift our spirit above our problems
and troubles so they do not overcome us. No one can tell us to run
from our enemies when we are in His hands.

Read Psalm 11:1

"In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: 'Flee like a
bird to your Mountain.'" (NIV)

"In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird
to your mountain?" (KJV)

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TROUBLES ARE NOT UNUSUAL

We fall into the pattern of asking why trouble is our lives is happening. It's
like trials and tribulations should not come to us, only to others far away
that we do not know. The truth is, we are confined to this cursed world and
all that it deals out. If our Lord encountered horrible injustices, rejection,
abuse, and even death by murder, why should we expect a trouble free life?

Read 1 Peter 4:12

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as
though something strange were happening to you." (NIV)

"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you,
as though some strange thing happened unto you." (KJV)


  
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OUR NEEDS ARE MET

The things we think we need and the things we actually need are often two very different things. What do you really need? You can rest assured that the Lord will supply whatever that need is because His storehouse is boundless and glorious.

Read Philippians 4:19

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (NIV)

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (KJV)


  
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OUR SHELTER

Just as a child that is frightened runs to his mother for safety and
assurance, we, as God's children, run to Him for shelter. Just as
the child knows his mother and can rely on her to protect him, we
can know our Lord and fully trust that He will always take care of us.

Read Psalm 9:9,10

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never
forsaken those who seek you." (NIV)

"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee." (KJV)


  
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GOD'S PLAN, GOD'S TIME

Many times we wonder why we are in certain situations, why are we here? How can anything good come from this? Surely, God has forgotten us or has not listened to our prayers. How can God really love us and put us in difficult or perplexing circumstances? Brothers and sisters, God has a plan. His plan will come to pass and He orchestrates it through us and through circumstances. Though we do not see the purpose now, it will be made very clear in His time.

Read Esther 4:14

"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" (NIV)

"For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there
enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but
thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (KJV)



  
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When we are truly born again we are overcomers of this world, because we are His children and He overcame the world. By faith in Him, He leads us to victory.

Read 1 John 5:4

"..for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."



 
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CHOICE

The Lord has created us with the ability to make choices. Serving the
Lord is a choice we can make from a willing heart. Have you made
this choice?

Read Joshua 24:15

"But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for
yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your
forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites,
in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we
will serve the Lord."



 
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THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS

The Lord doesn't need our help to fight our battles. In fact, they are not our
battles anyway. The Lord says they are His. He only wants us to trust Him to
take care of the battles.

Read 2 Chronicles 20:15

"He said: 'Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem!
This is what the Lord says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of
this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.'"



 
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CAPTIVE OF CHRIST OR SIN?

Being in the presence of God is an extremely humbling experience, simply due
to the stark contrast between His perfect holiness and our natural unworthiness. When we are fully aware of this contrast, we can humbly come to God and offer our services, knowing the He makes us worthy by the power of His Son and the Holy Spirit. We become witnesses for Him. What an honor!

Read Isaiah 6:8

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go bfor us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!"



 
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COURAGE

Don't let the knowledge and awareness of your own weaknesses discourage you.
If God asks you to do something, will He not give you the strength, courage, and
everything else you need to get it done? God will always be with His faithful ones.

Read Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do
not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."





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