This morning when I got up I wasn’t sure what I would be sharing with you. What gift would I give you today? And then I opened my laptop…
Yesterday I had been prompted to do an update so I scheduled it for the middle if the night. I didn’t want to have to wait for all the loading and restarts that I knew would be required. So the best plan was for it to occur while I was sleeping.
That’s not what happened. When I checked my laptop this morning there was a message that it failed to restart. That was an hour ago and it’s still working on updates. “This may take a while” is what the screens says. Waiting…
Not to worry I thought when I first saw the message on the screen, I just have more time to pray. I did that, still unsure of what to share with you and then just jumped out at me.
Waiting is a gift!
I’m waiting for the updates because it will make my computer run better. I wait when I’m baking my banana bread and cinnamon rolls because the taste better fully cooked.
I waited for the closing date when we purchased our house because we wanted all the paperwork to be done right. I wait for an event and the excitement builds as the date gets closer.
I waited to deliver my babies because full term is better than premature.
I wait for a visit with friends. We actually count how many more sleeps till we’re together.
Waiting is a gift! Waiting on the Lord strengthens us.
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
Waiting gives us time to prepare. Waiting lets us grow. Waiting allows what we’re waiting on to fully develop.
I’m not sure what you’re waiting on today. Maybe it’s your family to arrive or the opening of gifts. You could be waiting on a medical report or a new job. Possibly you’re waiting for renewed relationships.
Wait and don’t get weary!
“So don’t lose the courage that you had in the past. Your courage will be rewarded richly.36 You must be patient. After you have done what God wants, you will get what he promised you.” Hebrews 10:35-36 ERV
Wait with anticipation like a child waiting for Christmas morning.
“The Lord is good to those who wait for him.
He is good to those who look for him.” Lamentations 3:25 ERV
Waiting is a good gift!
(By the way, I’m still waiting on the computer to update over an hour now. Yes, waiting is good.)
I wait every morning to have a cup of coffee with my friend. I’m waiting until I see her again, but I don’t know how many more sleeps yet. I’ll have to wait to count those, until then we wait to plan a trip to AZ. She’s worth the wait and never feels like a weight.
I look forward to seeing you again dear friend. The waiting only makes our reunions more special.