Hope Floats…

Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

Have you ever been in that moment, where you’re waiting on an answer or action from God? Waiting for… the right mate, a baby, a job, test results, a stronger marriage… this list is endless. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a big fan of waiting. I thrive on organizing, planning and understanding what’s coming up and when it’s coming. One of my strengths is anticipating needs… so having to hope/want/wish for someone or something obviously doesn’t fit my journey model well. But in every step of the waiting process, God is always there. And when he shows himself to be faithful in my hope/want/wish – he is more generous than I could have even hoped for. It’s the waiting room mentality that we need to step out of. In the waiting room we become anxious, uneasy, 2nd guessing ourselves, over thinking our need, sometimes desperate… do I dare say, not trusting God? When we truly give our hope, need, longing to God – we’re no longer in the waiting room, we are enjoying the journey. Find the silver lining in where you are at, because in this ‘step’ you will find something that will lead you to God’s best for you.

So as you wait – be joyful in hope. Stand firm in your faith. Reflect and medidate on God’s word

• His timing is always perfect,
• His wisdom will lead you,
• His strenth will carry you,
• His voice will give you peace

And if you feel doubt looming – stand on His Word
Psalm 56:8 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”

God is just as excited (maybe even more so) about the next chapter in your life. Like a parent at Christmas knowing what’s under the tree… Enjoy your journey, let your hope… float.

Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer.”