I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait
I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
These powerful words by contemporary Christian artist, John Waller, are shared in a very meaningful and moving way in the movie Fireproof, where the leading character learns about doing the right thing, moving forward in obedience even when those actions are seemingly unappreciated and unrewarded.
Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9,
“I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.”” Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
My parent’s generation looked for Jesus’ soon return, assuming that He would come long before they had families of their own. But here we are, two generations later, still waiting.
Are you asking God to change circumstances or people in your life? Are you on standby, waiting to do and act until He fixes everything? I challenge you to strongly move forward in obedience today, serving, worshiping, running while you wait for God to work in your life. Serve Him today by serving those around you. Worship Him today by making an offering of how you live this day. Run the race of the day today with excellence while you wait……
8/15/10 shared during a celebration for my parents as they reach fifty years of married life. God bless you, Mom and Dad! You are Jesus’ hands and feet to me, my family and to so many around you. Serving and worshipping faithfully while you wait!
adapted from what was shared in the workplace 3/16/09