In the Waiting Room

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Have you ever visited the doctor and the office has been so swamped with people. Feeling as though you have been waiting for hours to see the doctor. Seating in this white room and looking through the same magazine 15 times. Even though you have already looked through it once, you are so bored you think you might have skipped something that might be worth reading. Then you sit growing very anxious to get over with this waiting, so that you can see the doctor. You begin to get frustrated because you can't help but think, what is taking so long. Tapping your leg with the overgrowing thoughts in your mind. Finally having your name called and getting up to be taken back to see the doctor.

Lately my life has felt as though I am in waiting. So many things have required me to wait: Paychecks, Goals, and living situations. All things that I am unable to control, but are something that I need in order to proceed. Today I was driving when it all just hit that it's almost as though I am in a waiting room. Having so much going on in my life, It's hard to wait. It can become overwhelming thinking about everything. Especially because I don't know the answers.

I trust the Lord, but in these circumstances you can begin to forget. Especially when you lose sight of the Lord. Almost like when Peter walked on water when Jesus commanded him and said "Come." When he took his eyes off of the Lord he began to sink. For a short time today I felt like Peter. Only focusing on what I could see, and what was in front of me. Forgetting that the Lord is my provider, and that he has a great plan for my life. He has promised great things with my life and it is my job to call them out. It is my job to call them forth. Speak the word and the truth of my life. Remember that as soon as Peter began to sink, Jesus pulled him right up not letting a drop of water touch him.

When I think and pray about being in this waiting room, the first verse that comes to mind is:

But they that WAIT upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31

Which is an amazing promise if you think about it. I know that the things before me I cannot control, but I know that God is faithful and the he will provide. So let me gain strength from him through this time so that when it is time, I am ready!

I don't know where you are or what you may be going through, but what I can say is keep going. Don't lose the faith. I have felt most of what you may be feeling and at times battle it. However; I choose to believe the promise of God over the obstacles of man!

While you are waiting, praise the Father for getting you into the next room, because he will get you there. Your name will be called and you won't be where you are forever. Be comforted in knowing this is all just temporary.

@chrisburkmenn

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