Waiting in Wisdom

The other day I was sitting in my living room journaling. As I was thinking and praying about my relationship with the Lord, I wrote, “Lord make me more like You.”

As I continually look at the chasm between where I am spiritually and God’s standard, this is the desire of my heart. I asked the Lord to be shown where my character does not align with His heart and to be led in the everlasting way (Psalm 139:24).

As usual, this prayer is always answered with many ways where I can and need to grow in several areas of my life. My response was another request, “Lord, make me a more disciplined man.”

Interestingly enough as I was journaling, one of my daughters walks by with her “magic wand.” She then exclaims, “Daddy you’re a superhero! Poof!” After laughing with her and taking a moment to enjoy the innocence of children, I sat and thought further. I wondered, “if only it could be that easy?”

“If only I could snap my fingers, instantly grow spiritually, and become a superhero for God?” But our God does not work this way. He takes us through seasons and works in us over time. These seasons can often feel pointless and weary.

As I’ve thought about this over the years I’ve wondered why this is the case?

God has the power to do whatever He wants and His desire is for our spiritual growth and to be more like Him. Yes, His schedule is usually slower than what we desire. Like our society, we want change today. We want results now. But deeper than surface level changes, God is after our hearts and this takes time. He works in us through relationship.

Seasons of patience should cause you to increase your dependency for God in prayer; trusting and believing that God is faithful.

Questions for today?

What are you wanting God to do in your own heart right now? Don’t get discouraged in the waiting. Be engaged in the waiting. God has more for you to find in your weary seasons than a mere destination or results. He wants you to find more of Him.

Trust God. Seek Him. Be Affirmed in Christ.