A Word from Bob: You’re reading Part 3 of a three-part blog mini-series by guest bloggers Dan Brewer and Matthew Black. You can read Part 1 here: Turning Waiting into Worship. Enjoy Part 2 here: Turning to God As We Wait. Please see the end of today’s post for Dan and Matt’s bios.
A Recap and a Preview
Part 1 showed that having the proper mindset in the waiting time is crucial. Waiting time is not a time for wallowing, worrying, nor is it wasted time either. No, waiting time is a time for worshiping, wrestling, and watching. Part 2 considered practical things you can do while you wait on the Lord; exercising faith muscles, expressing persistent prayer, and exploring God’s Word. But will the waiting ever end? The answer is yes, but the conclusion to your time is often quite different than what you might expect.
Expect Wisdom from God: Isaiah 55:9-10
God’s answer is always far better than what we ask. When you groan, the Spirit groans with you and interprets your groaning in ways that are always for a greater good for you and a greater glory for God (Romans 8:26). Remember that God’s plans for
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