Patience and forbearance, is an important value we need to have and maintain in our Christian lives. Being in control of emotions (even our temper) and having patience when provoked is important. This is especially essential in a culture that is dominated by divisive debates and anger. It’s also important to be patient when waiting on God for the answer to our questions in life. With Jesus, the Christian core values of self-restraint and patience are absolutely attainable.
The Bible says in Psalm 75:2 (NASB), “When I select an appointed time, It is I who judge fairly.”
Waiting on God’s timing can be difficult at times. His timeline is not always aligned with the one we desire. Yet, his timing is always perfect, even though it can be hard to wait for it. We know God has a plan for our life, but we sometimes become anxious to move about it because it seems that God is taking His own time about it.
Waiting on God’s plans requires patience and faith. It’s in the waiting that our faith is forged in the fires of trials. In the waiting, we discover that God’s in charge and we can’t really make it on our own, or stay in His will.
Waiting is difficult, but the wait has a purpose for us, and God never does things accidentally. Everything He does has a purpose. So, it sometimes takes waiting on God to align the other pieces of His plan together and for us to get our hearts in the right place so we are ready to receive from Him.
There are some things we can do when we find ourselves in a season of waiting. Patience is really needed and God can help us with that very thing (it is a lesson He teaches us to do).
First, we need to pray. The number one way to find more patience in the wait is to pray. Approach God in prayer first and let prayer be your foundation and your guide. It might be difficult to go to prayer when you’re frustrated in the wait, but as you develop the dependence of prayer, you’ll find the waiting becomes easier. Please read Philippians 4:6-7.
Second, read your Bible. Maintaining a habit of staying in scripture keeps us grounded in God’s plans and promises. When you’re in that season of waiting, daily reminders of God’s faithfulness will sustain you and fill us with hope. Please read Romans 15:4.
Third, we need to surrender to God’s process of patience. My dear late friend Richard Barber used to tell me quite frequently that “Change is a Process,” and the only way to see change is to wait on God. When God is working a change in our life or carrying us through a particular challenge, it may take time to fully work through the process. We need to stop battling against the process and surrender to God’s work in our heart by submitting to His timeline and process. Please read Psalm 37:5-8.
Fourth, we need to consider the lessons we are learning during the times of waiting. What are we learn? What is God showing us? Are there sins that need repentance? Are there stubborn habits we need to get rid of or change? When realize there may be things that God wants us to reflect on, good and bad, the waiting period is a good time to set our house in order. Please read Romans 5:3-5.
Fifth, remember to focus on the blessings. Concentrate on finding joy and blessing where we are right now. Find the blessings that already surround us, even when things seem hard, because the blessings are there. Be encouraged. Please read Philippians 4:8.
Please have patience and lean into God more than ever during your waiting seasons. Remember to trust in God, and be thankful for His faithfulness as He leads us into where and what is next for each of us, and to find the answers to our questions.
Stay Safe And God Bless You,
Pastor Chuck
The Bible says in Psalm 75:2 (NASB), “When I select an appointed time, It is I who judge fairly.”
Waiting on God’s timing can be difficult at times. His timeline is not always aligned with the one we desire. Yet, his timing is always perfect, even though it can be hard to wait for it. We know God has a plan for our life, but we sometimes become anxious to move about it because it seems that God is taking His own time about it.
Waiting on God’s plans requires patience and faith. It’s in the waiting that our faith is forged in the fires of trials. In the waiting, we discover that God’s in charge and we can’t really make it on our own, or stay in His will.
Waiting is difficult, but the wait has a purpose for us, and God never does things accidentally. Everything He does has a purpose. So, it sometimes takes waiting on God to align the other pieces of His plan together and for us to get our hearts in the right place so we are ready to receive from Him.
There are some things we can do when we find ourselves in a season of waiting. Patience is really needed and God can help us with that very thing (it is a lesson He teaches us to do).
First, we need to pray. The number one way to find more patience in the wait is to pray. Approach God in prayer first and let prayer be your foundation and your guide. It might be difficult to go to prayer when you’re frustrated in the wait, but as you develop the dependence of prayer, you’ll find the waiting becomes easier. Please read Philippians 4:6-7.
Second, read your Bible. Maintaining a habit of staying in scripture keeps us grounded in God’s plans and promises. When you’re in that season of waiting, daily reminders of God’s faithfulness will sustain you and fill us with hope. Please read Romans 15:4.
Third, we need to surrender to God’s process of patience. My dear late friend Richard Barber used to tell me quite frequently that “Change is a Process,” and the only way to see change is to wait on God. When God is working a change in our life or carrying us through a particular challenge, it may take time to fully work through the process. We need to stop battling against the process and surrender to God’s work in our heart by submitting to His timeline and process. Please read Psalm 37:5-8.
Fourth, we need to consider the lessons we are learning during the times of waiting. What are we learn? What is God showing us? Are there sins that need repentance? Are there stubborn habits we need to get rid of or change? When realize there may be things that God wants us to reflect on, good and bad, the waiting period is a good time to set our house in order. Please read Romans 5:3-5.
Fifth, remember to focus on the blessings. Concentrate on finding joy and blessing where we are right now. Find the blessings that already surround us, even when things seem hard, because the blessings are there. Be encouraged. Please read Philippians 4:8.
Please have patience and lean into God more than ever during your waiting seasons. Remember to trust in God, and be thankful for His faithfulness as He leads us into where and what is next for each of us, and to find the answers to our questions.
Stay Safe And God Bless You,
Pastor Chuck
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