Wait FOR the Lord
As I sent out requests for prayer for a difficult decision, my prayer partners have been sending back their thoughts. I love what my godly friend, Patti, shared:
Stand still and wait FOR the Lord...different than waiting ON the Lord....waiting ON....I am doing that....waiting FOR....He must do it.
God tells us over and over in scripture to "Stand firm," but it doesn't say go out and make it happen without conferring with Him first. Thus, I'm "standing firm" today, knowing that what comes from God is "good and perfect."
Stand still and wait FOR the Lord...different than waiting ON the Lord....waiting ON....I am doing that....waiting FOR....He must do it.
God tells us over and over in scripture to "Stand firm," but it doesn't say go out and make it happen without conferring with Him first. Thus, I'm "standing firm" today, knowing that what comes from God is "good and perfect."
A recent rainbow after a storm. Our hope is not necessarily in the storm, but it can come from going through the storm and making it to the otherside.
Philippians 4:5 The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Love that...wait FOR The Lord. He has already established your steps and has the best in mind for you. If only we could believe that with 100% confidence and boldly go before Him with our desires, that only He knows what they are. Praying for you sister in Christ
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Amen. Ditto. I also like Jeremiah 29:11. "I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you, not to harm you." Not verbatim. His plans are always better than ours. All we have to do is just give it to Him.
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