Take Courage ~ Kristene DiMarco
Wait for the LORD; be strong,
and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! ~
Psalm 27:14 ESV
Shortly after Savannah was born, I was miserable at work.
Looking back, it wasn’t because of the work, but because I felt robbed of being
a stay-at-home mom. When an opportunity presented itself at another
organization, I jumped at it, thinking it would fill the hole created by
disappointment. I was upset when I didn’t get it, causing me to keep waiting for
God to move.
Right now, many families are awaiting final news of what
schooling will look like in the fall. Waiting has caused anxiety to rise in
kids, parents, and teachers. The longer we must wait, the more ammunition the
enemy has to fire at our thoughts, using our own minds against us as we think
up more worst-case scenarios.
Perhaps waiting is the point of this season. Every time
an unexpected change occurs, we can choose to stand firm on God’s promises, remembering
His faithfulness in the past. Or we can try to make things happen in our
timing, by our strength and power. The latter happens out of a lack of trust
that God will – or is able to – come through for us this time. As the Bible
exemplifies for us, when others have tried the second option, it never turned
out well.
Maybe plans for the next school year aren’t why you’re
waiting. Regardless of the reason, waiting is still an important season, as it shapes
and expands our field of vision. It’s an opportunity for God to separate the
dross from the gold, purifying our hearts, so we’ll more and more reflect His
glory, (2 Corinthians 3:18). In this season of waiting, instead of allowing
fear and frustration to build, allow anticipation to turn into hope, joy, and
excitement. While we didn’t choose to wait, we get to choose how
we wait.
Hurry Up and Wait ~ Mercy Me
©Heather Potts 2020
