Worth the Wait

Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. – (Psalm 27:14, NLT)

Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help. – (Psalm 27:14, ERV)

Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Yes, keep on waiting – for He will never disappoint you! – (Psalm 27:14, TPT)

 

Waiting is one of the most challenging things that humans are called to do. Strength and courage are necessary to be upheld as we stand by in hope for what is yet to come. Without the Lord’s grace and strength and courage, it would be seemingly impossible to hold-up for that which has not yet happened. I imagine that whomever originally spoke (or penned) the words, “Good things come to those who wait,” had experienced the joy that arrives when hope long awaited is at last realized. God is good, and He has good things in store for us. Often, we have to walk through trials or seasons of waiting before we discover the blessing that comes when the wait is done. As we choose to patiently trust in the Lord, our hearts are strengthened and we grow in our capacity to hope. The grace and presence of the Lord ultimately lead us to the beautiful blessing He intended all along. May we ever wait patiently for the Lord with courage and strength, for He is faithful, always.

 

With patience, choose wait, 

For the Lord is good;

Faithful to meet us,

Our need understood.

Though the wait may be,

Seemingly too long;

God’s courage and strength,

Will help keep us strong.

So, wait on the Lord,

Trust His love and grace;

Now and forever,

He is worth the wait.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that as we wait on You, You are faithful to grant us courage and strength as we standby. Thank You that You are good, always. Forgive us for our impatience and our desire to see things done on our timeline rather than Yours. Teach us to trust You and Your timing. Show us how to love those around us in ways that give courage and strength in the waiting. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we trust Your faithfulness, even when we cannot see answers on the horizon. Amen.

 

 

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Lord, I wait for You; You will answer, Lord my God. – Psalm 38:15

 

His Love Never Quits

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. – (Psalm 136:1, NLT)

Praise the Lord because He is good. His faithful love will last forever. – (Psalm 136:1, ERV)

Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits. – (Psalm 136:1, MSG)

 

Though human love is fallible and falls short, the Lord’s love is faithful and lasts forever. We cannot earn His love, nor can we cause Him to love us less. Our task is to simply receive what our Redeemer offers. In response, one cannot help but give gratitude to God for His goodness and grace. May we offer the Lord our thanks and praise for His love that never quits, despite how we have navigated our days. Let His love lead us as thankfulness keeps our hearts entwined with His.

 

Where human hearts fail,

The Lord is still good;

His love is faithful,

For all time, withstood.

Let us give Him thanks,

And all of our praise;

For unending love,

Both now and always.

Help us to go forth,

To others, choose give;

The same faithful love,

Grant grace and forgive.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are good and that Your faithful love lasts forever. Thank You that Your love is not dependent on what we do, but rather is because You created us. Forgive us for not receiving what You freely and lovingly offer, or for not extending the very goodness and grace You give to us to those around us. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would both receive and extend all that You give out of Your goodness and faithfulness to us. Show us how to love others as You so lavishly love each of us. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we give You our thanks for Your goodness and faithfulness forever. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; …write them on the tablet of your heart. – Proverbs 3:3