Thank you for sharing in my journey Heartstrings family. May the Lord bless you today. 

Waiting for God to help us is not always easy is it? This morning while reading Psalm 40:1-4, I was encouraged to press on. Here we can see the benefits David received from waiting on God.

I recognize the time I spent in grumbling, and  being discontent is a huge waste of time. This must grieve the heart of God. How can I say, I trust God and hang onto worry? It only proves my lack of faith in Him. I am grateful that when this sin makes its appearance, I can repent and know He is faithful to forgive me.

" I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. ~ He drew me up out of a horrible pit [a pit of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay (froth and slime), and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings. ~ And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord. ~ Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who makes the Lord his refuge and trust, and turns not to the proud or to followers of false gods."

Do you see the benefits? As we wait on God He lifts us out of our despair! Many times and not always depending Him, I have fallen into despair. Discouragement. Anxiety and at the core, fear. He is faithful to lift me up when I surrender to His will.

Another is God set our feet on firm ground! We don't have to slip and slid through life here. We don't have to keep looking down at our feet to judge if it is safe or not. WE can look up and see Him; His firm love that is before us and holds us up from falling.

Another is David recognize that God steadied his walk. Now, that is something that I can personally appreciate because I have taken a few falls that have left me bruised and broken and unbalanced. It is good to known I am kept sound at the side of one who cares. He cares for us.

And, another one is that God gave David a new purpose. Do you have a new purpose? Are you counting all the blessings even as you go through the trials? This is very important. David knew the heart of God and desired to follow after Him like a deer longs for the water brook. That goes right into Psalm 42. I love this. 

Are you thirsty today for more of God? Trust the waiting to Him. He knows every longing of your heart. He made that center to be filled with Himself. There you will find Living Water! 

I love that we have the freedom to be together though so far away. Many from other countries have come to this special space. God has allowed me the privilege to share my own journey and to encourage you in yours. Pray always for each other. 

I woke the other night with a thought to pray for people in a certain place. I had never heard of it before. But, I obeyed. Then later, I located it. It was a well known square in Cairo, Egypt. A place also known as a place where there are many protests and some have even died. See, God sees all. So, what difference does it make if I don't pray? Why did this happen to me? Because, my prayers along with countless others reaches through the spiritual realm and makes a difference against the principalities and forces we can't even see. Keep praying. Keep listening for God's whispers in the night. He is with you.

See, I am also learning not everything is about me. So, waiting on God consists of many people near and far. If I wait on Him, He will show me what His will is. The benefits are drawing closer to the One Who made us! An intimate relationship with the Father in Heaven. A closer walk with Jesus, His Son. Comfort and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Assurance and peace.

Have no confidence in the proud or those who worship idols. Have your confidence in the Lord God Almighty Who is able to save you! I pray this in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Abundance is...especially while waiting