I was never a patient person in the past. I wanted everything right now or never, even on the day my mom was in labour with me, I was in a hurry and on the way up to the delivery room, I arrived in the elevator and shocked everyone. That was the beginning of my impatient life. And for years that’s how It was till the Lord got hold of my life, then my journey to wait, began. I’ll say it wasn’t easy to wait, but when I look back It was well worth the wait. Why? Well through all my years of waiting God was all along building within me a new woman of strength and a new woman of wisdom. Of course at the time going through the process I didn’t realize the importance of It all and it was tough in the beginning stages. And it wasn’t until much later I noticed a difference in me that I was able to wait for things that at one time would have driven me crazy if I had to wait more than a day. My relationship with the Lord has grown so strong that I’ve learned to trust Him because He knows what’s best. And even through these difficult times In lockdown and I haven’t seen my grandkids in two months I can still trust Him. So every morning I wake up and throughout the day I stay focused on Him because through it all He Is continually building me up and making me more like Him, that’s the secret. Through it all I was inspired to write this prayer to keep me focused and to also encourage you and others and hey! I believe It to be true that good things come to those who wait…
Lord Jesus
I will take courage and wait on You…May Your mercy overflow for me, as my soul trusts in You alone. I will hide under the shadow of Your wings until these troubles pass. Help me to keep my eyes and mind off worthless things, so I can stay focused on You. Embrace me with Your peace, clothe me with Your grace. May nothing hinder me from taking time with You, just You and I alone, is my desire. Strengthen me Lord I pray, so I can endure another day. Fill me afresh with Your Holy Spirit, lift me high above the troubles that surround me. May I soar with You above the clouds of despair. I love you and I trust You and I know You hear my prayer. I will take courage and wait on You, for I believe according to Your promise, that You will strengthen my heart. Thank You Jesus, Amen
Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He will strengthen your heart, Wait I say on the Lord! Ps. 27:14
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, My soul trusts In You
In the shadow of Your wings I take refuge, until these troubles pass by.
Whatever you are facing today I know you won’t be sorry to wait, just a little while longer, and it will pay off. You have God on your side and you can trust Him. He is all you need.
My love and prayers for you all, Jan (Lollita Faith)
©PassionateHeartLFH/05/9/2020
Author June Hodgins 