In the “wait”
December 12, 2011 | Faith: Knowing Christ, Feelings: Intentional freedom, Ministry Life
I’ve been waiting for over four years for something. At first I asked why.
No answer.
Then I tried to make it happen on my own.
To no avail.
Doors closed one after another.
After a while I came to a place of contentment. It wasn’t God’s timing, and perhaps it may never take place. But I was blessed with so many other things, so many other people.
So I put it down.
And now the doors are opening. So fast, and in such surprising ways.
Recently I pulled out my old journal, and went through all the prayers, the writings, and I could clearly see what I couldn’t see back then.
It wasn’t time. I wasn’t ready.
And in the wait? God had taught me to stop resisting, stop asking why, stop trying to make it happen on my own, and to trust.
And the new work will reflect that. It was part of the process.
Are you in the “wait”? Do you think has forgotten the dreams He whispered in your heart?
He hasn’t. He can’t. But don’t underestimate what He’s doing in the “wait”.
It’s part of the process. Just as key in your journey as the destination. Maybe more so.
Hold tight. Trust. Grow.
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I’m so tired of the wait. Its exhausting. Christmas isn’t happening this year because of money. I know its not about the gifts but the Gift. However 4 kids are expecting santa. And food. How do I explain that its not Gods will for them to have a merry christmas morning.
December 12th, 2011 at 11:56 amMy email address is kimspring4@gmail.com if anyone has any encouragement in this mess. I do love Him and trust His timing. Please just pray for our family! Love to all
December 12th, 2011 at 12:00 pmI so needed this, Susie. I’ve been in the process of writing a book – even have a publishing house interested (met them at She Speaks in July). But the process has been painful here at home trying to meet deadlines. At first I had full support of my hubby, but that soon stopped. He didn’t like the time it was taking me away from him. My mind was researching, organizing, writing. He even paid for me to meet with my writing coach for one week. I followed all her suggestions, set aside times to write that wouldn’t interfere with our evening times, but when his battle with depression reared it’s head again this fall, the “wheels fell off the bus,” I had to stop everything. I may be shooting myself in the foot with this publisher, but I’ve stopped working on the book. I’ve asked God why. All the indicators were there to write this book, but now to wait. I told God last week I just don’t understand, but Lord, I’m laying this on the altar right now. When You want it resurrected, it will all come together in Your time. My heart is broken. Tough place to be right now.
December 12th, 2011 at 1:56 pmThank you.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:55 pmI have been trying to wait patiently for God’s direction for a call to a ministry position since 11, 2008. I am in prayer and waiting. I have grown a lot in this time.
April 2nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm