It’s impossible. At least it feels that way. That thing that you can’t budge or change sits like a 10 ton boulder in your way. We tend to try to move it anyway, pushing with all our strength, not moving an inch. When we’re tired, Jesus gently gives us another option.
Wait patiently.
Let’s be honest, that’s hard and it’s also not what we like to do. We like to DO, GO, Get ‘er done! in the Midwest. So waiting often seems lazy instead of the right choice.
Here’s what we find in Scripture. God’s people are faced with some real enemies, they are scared, and probably feeling a bit lost, but Habakkuk prays…
“I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently... Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength...” (Habakkuk 3: 16-19 NIV) emphasis mine.
I have friends who are up against some hard things right now. Friends who are in the waiting period of lots of things. I also am trying to navigate the future by faith. What if we declared the same as Habakkuk over our insecurities, health problems, lost dreams, immovable problems? Today let’s do that together, praying truth over our uncertainties…
Jesus, Even when I’m scared. I will wait patiently because I know You are working behind the scene. Though I don’t see any evidence of what I want happening, I will trust that You are doing something about the situation when it’s out of my control. In the meantime, I am going to keep my joy and be thankful that my God is working it out for me — You, Lord are my only strength. I’ve got faith You can move this mountain and Your plan for me is good.
Though I don’t see any evidence of what I want happening, I will trust that You are doing something about the situation when it’s out of my control.
Trust that waiting may be what God is asking of you. That He may want to make something beautiful in the time you spend trusting in His power instead of your own.
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Andrea Chatelain’s mission is to meet women in their struggles and love them forward with God’s truth. She’s a Midwest mom of three, faith and family writer, and college English instructor to immigrants and refugees. She believes Jesus transforms lives when His people boldly seek Him. Her writing reflects her love for Jesus and heart for fellow believers.
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Andrea Chatelain 
thank you for the encouragement………yeah, it’s really hard to wait. 🙂
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wendi I’m praying for you tonight. Jesus meet her where she is, let her know you are right there working in her struggle with her and for her. Lord we know our prayers go straight to your ears and you care deeply for us in our pain, uncertainty, and needs. Jesus I ask for you to be with Wendi and all of my readers. We know our ways are not your ways, but we have faith that the end result will be good if we stick with you so give us the endurance to stay close and press on with you Lord. Still, Jesus we ask for big things. We ask for healing of our hearts, minds, relationships, and bodies. We ask for peace in our souls and comfort for our emotions. Jesus be near and meet us each in our need each day. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Andrea…….your brought genuine tears to my eyes. this is the kindest and most generous prayer anyone has ever spoken for me. thank you so very much, i am deeply humbled and touched by your kindness. God’s love shines brightly through you…..
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I’m so glad Jesus connected us:) That’s what the body of Christ is for, to lift eachother up when we are weary. blessings to you:)
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thank you again Andrea! May you and yours have a blessed Christmas season.
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likewise!
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