In The Waiting
IN THE WAITING
What does it mean to be in the waiting? Do the waiting periods in life mean we sit passively by as life strikes? Does it mean that God is silent? I have hit a rough patch recently with my health and the side effects from chronic Lyme disease. It’s like I can’t catch a break. I get a virus and as soon as it leaves I get something else. I have had allergy issues, stomach problems, and dizziness and through it all I am trying to stay healthy and balanced. It is a rough patch, but my faith reminds me that there is more than just what I feel at any given moment. Even when you are down and out God is still moving, still acting on our behalves. I know it’s hard to see in the middle of struggles, but trust me, He is present. I have had many different struggles in my life and some seemed like they would never end. I remember feeling like I would remain in those days for ever, but I didn’t and things got better. I am in the middle of a struggle now, and I can’t seem to fix it. I am weak at the moment and I don’t really know the culprit. I know I suffer from Chronic Lyme Disease, but Lyme disease is such a mystery that I don’t really know what that means. I see a Doctor from time to time, but not much is known about this Autoimmune Disease. I am not only in waiting but I am waiting in the dark. You could assume that I am frustrated, and you would be correct. You could assume that this is difficult, and you would be correct. However, I am filled with hope and faith that God will not only carry me through, but He will cause great gains during this waiting period. I believe God will lead me to a way of life that is healing. I believe that He will give great strength during this waiting period. I even believe that He will allow me to see His presence more through this waiting Period. I might not be waiting all! If God is moving and blessing and causing good things during this period then maybe I am not in the waiting at all. I am in the growing period and there is nothing passive about that, not from me and certainly not from God!
4 Comments
Kristi
I love how you say “there is nothing passive” about the waiting period! This is sooooo true <3
Annabella
Some of the most active times in my life have been while I patiently, or not so patiently, waited on God.
Rebecca Schaefer
Love this! I definitely understand being in a waiting period. Although it’s very challenging and I have some dark days I truly trust God is using it for good! And I’m going to start thinking of it as a “growing period” now instead. 🙂
Annabella
Rebecca, for me some of the most productive periods of my faith walk have been in the waiting. This is where our trust in God increases our faith and that does make all the difference. Lean on Him when times feel difficult and know that He is working within you always!