I pray about (almost) every post I write. And most times I write what I honestly sense Him saying. But today, I have nothing. Really. I’ve prayed and prayed about what He would have me write and I sense…nothing.
Which is interesting. Because that’s where God has me in my personal life these days.
My husband and I are praying for wisdom with a decision we need to make. Praying and waiting and praying and waiting. But God hasn’t given us any clear direction yet. At least none that we can discern. So. We wait.
When people ask me what they should do about this or that, I typically say something like, “Stay where He last put you until He clearly leads you to move.” But that’s tough advice when you’re the one standing still.
Sometimes staying where He has us requires high levels of faith. It would be easier or less dramatic if we found a more predictable road. But if I’ve learned anything in my life it’s that God isn’t very predictable to those willing to walk by faith. He does wild things like feed thousands of people with two fish and a few loaves of bread. Unpredictable.
Hmm. Maybe that’s what God wanted me to say today.
Fill me, Lord…
How has He shown Himself to be “unpredictable” in your own life?
Lara, I think this is so direct for me. God has sometimes been in my face instantly with his direction that when he takes that step back and makes me wait it is harder to listen for the answer. that is where faith comes in knowing that he will answer in his time. I remember I lost my job and went from interview to interview and listened to not this time rejection calls and letters. I thought i was doing everything he asked. The last rejection was hard as it was a job I wanted and would fit perfectedly, but no was the answer again not this time. I prayed and I asked God so when will it be my time prepare me for the wait because I can do it on my own. In the middle of the prayer the phone rang and I felt compelled to answer. I did and guess what it became my time and it was really a perfect job. It took almost 6 months of not this time before it became my time. Hard as it was i still sometimes have to rely on that to just remember. It is never easy especially as our world becomes a consumer of instantaneous gratification.
I will pray for you in regards to an answer.
Thank you so much Margie. Trusting Him to graciously lead. 🙂
Lara, I love that you wrote this even though you didn’t hear anything
specific from God. Isn’t it like Him to reveal Himself in our
processing of what is going on when we focus on His truth in spite of
circumstances? Love your heart! Blessings, Kristin
Yes! Reveals Himself in our processing. I know that I know that He will guide our steps. He does that, faithfully. Blessings, sister-friend.
I’m in a waiting season, too. God made it clear that a change will be made, but he hasn’t showed us where to step next. After reading this, I’m reminded that the waiting should be as much an act of faith as the going and doing.
So true, Lauren. So true. {hugs}
Outside the box. Yes. He doesn’t typically stay in any boxes I create for Him. Ha.
What I’ve learned in this season of waiting is to hear what God IS saying instead of being upset that He’s not answering my questions. It isn’t that God wasn’t speaking; it’s just that He wasn’t speaking about what I wanted to hear. The Holy Spirit made me realize that I was trying to put Him onto my priorities instead of yielding to His priorities. It’s difficult, indeed, to put my focus on what God is focused on, when my situation seems so urgent. But, apparently, life is not an emergency. And life with God is a gift bought with a precious ransom.
I love your comment. Love it. May we be open to what He is saying rather than frustrated that He isn’t saying what we think we need to hear. He’s always on time.