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Waiting on the Lord: From Restlessness to Rest

Isaiah 40:31

"But those who wait on the LORD

Shall renew their strength;

They shall mount up with wings like eagles,

They shall run and not be weary,

They shall walk and not be faint."


        Patience is a great virtue, but it has never been my cup of tea. I have always struggled to sit still or remain idle, which made it especially difficult for me to truly surrender everything into God’s control. Yet, when faced with important life choices and uncertainty about how to move forward, I realized that the Lord, who created heaven and earth, is a far better planner than I could ever be. He knows each of my days before even one comes to pass, so why not entrust my life into His capable hands?

        With this realization, I decided to wait for His direction, understanding that His ways are higher than mine and that He leads us through experiences that always result in growth and learning. Waiting on the Lord, I discovered, is not a passive act but an active demonstration of faith—it shows our willingness to seek His guidance in every situation.

         There were times when I thought I was following the Lord’s leading, investing significant time and effort, only to see things not work out as I had hoped. Doubt crept in, and I questioned what I had done wrong and how to move forward. In those moments, doubts can feel like insurmountable mountains. Yet, even then, I sensed that my God was bigger than any of my fears or uncertainties.

        Learning what the Lord intended for my life required me to sit in His presence—something that didn’t come naturally to me. It took longer than I expected, but I found that the Lord always answers and communicates with us. Just as we make time for those we love, God desires to spend time with us because of His great love. What a privilege it is to sit in His presence!

        During this time, He taught me how to pray, reminding me of Philippians 4:6: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” This verse outlines a few clear steps:

1)Do not worry.

2) Supplication—earnestly and humbly present your needs.

3) Give thanks for all He has done.

4) Then, make your requests known to Him.

        While giving thanks and making requests came more easily, not worrying and removing my own ego proved much harder. Even King David, with his intimate relationship with God and royal status, humbly asked, “Who am I, and what is my family, that you have shown favor to me?” If David could humble himself before God, surely I could do the same, with reverence and humility.

         So, I chose to humble myself, and the Lord gave me an answer—one so simple that I had to set aside my “Naaman mentality” and embrace the simplicity of following His commands. Obedience was the key, and as I followed His Word, I found the peace that only He can give. 

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