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
I'm in a waiting season. My eye problem is back and it is taking longer than three days for it to heal. However, I am trusting in God. I'm trusting that He is actively working this out for my good according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
So what do I do while I wait? I set my face towards God (2 Chronicles 20:3) and I pray. I pray to my God who is able to do any and everything ,to heal me again. I seek His guidance and I put my trust in Him. I have faith and praise Him for what my human eye does not yet see. I know deliverance is coming, so I continue to hope and praise Him for all the ways He is helping me.
For example, sunlight really irritates my eye. I have to wear sunglasses to drive. I had an errand that needed to be run and was worried about driving. I was going to beg off, but something about that felt lazy. I wasn't feeling good about that choice, so I opened my front door to see if my eye could bear the light. I decided it could. I got prepared to go out, shades on, ready for the "battle", but God. When I stepped outside the sun was gone, hidden by the clouds. It was like having two pair of shades. I called my husband and told him what God had done. I drove without pain and was able to take care of my business. God is good and merciful. Let me note, if you can't see while you are driving -do not do so. God gives us wisdom.
It just so happens that a lady from my church, an intercessor that had been praying for me, told me about her eye and the instructions that the doctor gave her. This was a day before my eye decided to be a pain again. She said you just have to let it rest and heal. So that is what I'm doing waiting on God and His timing. Letting Him renew me as I go through this storm. I know that He will lead me to victory and allow me to run on.
Lord, You know my circumstance and I ask for patience while I wait for your healing. Give me wisdom in dealing with my eye and help me to trust in Your way and Your timing. I pray for others that might be in a holding pattern. Let them see Your might. Renew their strength. In Jesus name. Amen
Jennifer thank you for sharing your heart. Praying for you in your season of waiting. I am in the same season except mine is for my career. I am the breadwinner for my family and about 6 weeks ago God abruptly closed the door on my job. Not what I was expecting, I felt I had finally found the job, my place that would bring security and finally a place where our family could “breathe” a little better.
ReplyDeleteNow 6 weeks later I am still waiting and searching. I know God brought this storm in my life for not only protection and because He has something better for me BUT I also can see now that I had made my job/career my idol - it had become my identity. So I am finding myself praising God for the storm and waking me up! I am so grateful He did not allow me to keep walking a path that was leading me away from Him.
The discipline (much needed I know), the waiting…is hard. Praying and seeking God. Your story gives me hope! Praying for your victory in Jesus name! Again THANK YOU for sharing your faith.
Thank you for sharing your story. Your perspective on what God is doing in your life brings Him glory. I know that God will open a door for you and provide for your family because He is that type of God and He can be trusted. He will bring beauty from these ashes. Continue to seek His face while you are waiting and know that I am praying with you.
DeletePraying for healing Jennifer and to anonymous, I am praying that God will open doors for you. To continue to meet every need in this season of waiting. That you would feel his presence in the waiting and to not be discouraged.
DeleteAmen, Jennifer! I am in a waiting season as well and learning to wait! It’s not easy, BUT God. Not only do I have my own set of health challenges, but I’m solely caring for my mom with dementia which adds stress and we know stress is not good when you have health challenges. This morning I spoke audibly to my symptoms, using God’s word and claiming healing with my mustard seed faith! Not only healing but claiming patience and peace while I wait on God to work everything out according to His purpose and for my good! Sometimes in life I have been impatient and wanted God to work immediately and became discouraged and disappointed while waiting. I’m still learning and trying to lean into Him more so that I can learn the lesson He is trying to teach me through the waiting! Praying for you and my other sisters in Christ! Can’t wait to hear the testimony of your healing! Keep fighting the good fight of faith…you are not alone! 💕
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers and testimony. My eye is getting better. I’m trusting God complete healing. I lift you up to God and your mom too. I pray you feel His presence and power. Be healed my sister.
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