What have you been chasing lately?
On any given day one may find themselves in hot pursuit of something which could range from chasing children to pursuing our dreams. And the pursuit can leave us feeling a little tattered. And it’s at those times we need to find rest for our weary souls.
Recently I find myself being pursued more so than in purposeful pursuit. One little word is hunting me down. Popping up in some of the most unexpected places. It shows up at all times of the day. Yesterday, it sneaked it’s way into the pastor’s message. Although it wasn’t the main point of his sermon, the word stood up and waved it’s hand to ensure I took proper notice.
What is this word that is in hot pursuit of me? W A I T ! An honestly it’s not a word I want to hear after all it seems like I have already been waiting. I want to channel David and sing my little how long oh Lord song. Yes I know I wrote about it recently in Wait Instead and I have written about others times too like In Worth the Wait, Who Said A Promise Had to Make Sense and The Need just to name a few. Oh my how sobering and convicting to go back and read over past posts I have written. It’s in them I see my struggles and even hints of small victories. But I also see the reoccurrence of weak places that need to be fortified in my life.
Here is a prayer I included in a post back in 2010 and yet it is still relevant today so I’m sharing it again.
Dear Lord, I hear you speaking and I pray that you strengthen me as I wait upon you Lord. I don’t want to forfeit your promises that you have for me. I pray for every sister and brother that are torn between waiting longer or turning away. Father give them clarity on what your will is regarding the matter. If you’re calling them to stand, I pray that you will help them to endure filled with patience as only you can provide. We choose to take your word as final authority in our lives. In Jesus name, Amen.
Knowing when to wait and when to move forward is always so black and white, at least not in my life. But because these four letters—W A I T —are chasing me I can’t pretend I don’t hear the instructions for me at this time.
Have you notice any words or thoughts that has pursing you lately or do you find yourself being the pursuer?
Oh yeah, God has a way of following us (hunting us down!!)
I suppose the word that chased me most of last year was WAIT. I had a hard time with that. This year so far, it seems to be MOVE. I’m having a hard time with that, too!
I’m thinking it’s because the underlying word behind both of those is the one that God seems to be speaking to me more than anything else – OBEY.
Yup, learning to listen…and then learning to act.
GOD BLESS!
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Obedience is the key Sharon and in order to know whether He is telling us to move or stay still, we have to be in tuned with His voice.
This is a great post, Wanda. We always want what we want, when we want it. Waiting humbles us. And, when the Lord answers, we receive so much more than we asked for. Patience is, indeed, difficult, but it is worth it. Blessings!
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Yep, now, now, now is when we want it…lol. But getting everything now doesn’t produce deeps roots of endurance.
Yeah, WAIT is definitely pursuing me right now. I keep feeling like “Hang on, everything is okay, don’t worry, it’s being taken care of,” even in the most anguished moments. I prayed for peace, but not only peace. I also asked for a miracle. Now I have to wait.
ARRGHHH!
Arghhh, indeed Elizabeth. As I reread some things today I came across a passage of scripture that reminded me that in the wait something is being produced within us. So although it’s uncomfortable, it’s all for nothing even if we can’t understand it now 🙂
Yes, wait is a difficult word~
Grow is the word that seems to keep popping up for me. I’m trying to untangle my roots and see
what I can do to grow, but lately it seems like I’m scattered and all over the place~
I will now think of your word, as I wait to grow~
ATB
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Our two words intertwine well. In our growing we often experience stages of waiting. Yet even when we don’t realize it or might not see much growth there is something happening beneath that soon others will see.
blessings…
the pursuit is not to be perfect it is to be whole, purposeful, happy, joyful living everyday to its fullest. Perfection is a fallacy.
peace.
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hmmm….the pursuit of perfection is indeed a mirage.
I love how those “words stand up and wave their hand to ensure we take proper notice”! 🙂
Waiting and having patience is something I certainly struggle with; I know it is difficult for me, even in situations where it should be easy. But I continue to learn that waiting on the Lord always brings about good things .I have learned over and over in many situations that if I just wait on the Lord, doors open and I am directed, supplied, and protected! 🙂
Blessings, love, and hugs dear friend! <3
Denise
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Waiting on God to open doors is much better. Attempting to create ways and open doors for ourselves can sap our strength.
We often have to wait because it will happen on God’s time, not ours.
I think my word right now is focus.
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Focus-now that’s a great word. Our focus has impact on many areas of our lives.
such a rich post….thank you, wanda.
big grace for us all
to wait with hope:)
-Jennifer
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Amen!
At the beginning of the year I heard “seek”..
That’s my word for the year 🙂
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If I had to chose one word that really spoke to me at the beginning of the year it would be surrender.