November 9, 2008

Waiting for Him

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord, more than those who watch for the morning- Yes, more than those who watch for the morning. Psalm 130:5-6

Heavenly Father,
So many times we bring our requests before You, hoping for instant answers and easy direction. Sometimes You meet our needs generously and quickly and spoil us with Your great love and kindness.
Help us to understand that when we have to wait longer, when we must be patient before the answer comes, that it is not that You have withdrawn Your favor or that You delay the answer out of some desire to simply make us wait, but that You are working all things together for good and that the process itself takes time.
Help us to always speak our hearts and minds to You with a genuine faith, believing that You want the best for us at all times. Grant that we might rest in Your hand until the measure of our faith and the grace of Your will for us brings the blessing we hope to receive.
In all things, Lord, keep us ever mindful that You hear us and are already moving before us to answer.
Praise You, O Lord!
Amen.

Becoming a Woman of Worth Prayer Book, By Karen Moore


What a beautiful fall we have had this year. I took some pictures today of some trees near our house.
I hope you have a wonderful week and can take a moment to see God's beauty around us when you're out and about!

6 comments:

Sharon said...

I know it has got to be so hard to wait. I love your faith TIna!! Beautiful fall shot series too!!! That is my post today too!!

Pink Velvet Mommy said...

Yea Tina, I didn't realize you had a referral!! Thanks for stopping by and leaving nice comments for us. We are excited of course, but I am very excited for you....Congrats hope your holding your boy soon:)

Can't wait to follow along.

Hope for Lucy said...

Thinking and praying for you guys. I went shopping tonight and I have started getting idea on what to buy the little man. Auntie Connie is going to spoil you! Miss you guys and have fun in the mountains!

Love
Connie

Julie said...

I needed your post today. I really hope I get to meet you in China in a few months. I am trying to wait upon the Lord, but sometimes it is hard. Thanks for the reminder.

Russ and Lisa W. said...

How's Reed's room comming along?
Go check ou the Alabama cake I did!
Miss Ya, Lisa

LucisMomma said...

Love the prayer! And your trees are gorgeous! I've really enjoyed them this year.