Hey guys!
These verses are over-the-top amazing!!!
First off- David, the author, mentions "I waited patiently for the Lord to help me." Well, I don't know about you- but, waiting is NOT one of my favorite things to do..let alone patiently. Let's camp out on patience here for a minute. I couldn't begin to tell you all the times when I needed patience the most and it was no where to be found. But, instead of dwelling on what a lack of patience can do to your character- let's focus on how patience can build you up.
Patience = Growth. When you are going through a tough time at school, with a friend, or at home- and you decide to wait patiently on God to help you instead of trying to handle it all by yourself- you WILL grow spiritually.
Patience = Strength. There is another verse in Isaiah that talks about waiting on the Lord, it says- "They that wait on the Lord will find new strength." I claim this promise almost daily. So, strength to make it through is cool, right?
Patience = Self-control. I know they kinda go hand in hand, but really, self-control is an awesome reward for someone with a patient heart.
Patience = Peace. That's seems obvious, but it's a beautiful truth. I know when I choose patience while dealing with my kids, for instance, my house is alot more peaceful!! Everyone loves a peaceful attitude.
So, yeah- waiting isn't easy- for any of us- but look at the benefits David received from waiting patiently on God...
He lifted him out of his despair. That means God reached down and pulled him out of his problems. What problems are you facing? Have you tried waiting on God to help? Or are you too impatient for God? God just wants to rescue you!
He set his feet on solid ground and steadied him as he walked. Basically, God didn't leave him hanging. Have you ever had someone help you with something and you still needed a little direction, but they just said- "K, see ya later, you're on your own now!" That's a terrible feeling. God will not only help you out, He will help you on your way to make sure your ok.
He put a new song of praise in his mouth. That sounds kinda silly, but think about it. Have you ever made it through something difficult or even seen someone else make it through something so tough? And through patience, prayer, and hard work they were a better person for it. It's like they are a different person- they feel better, look better, even sound better. That's what that verse means.
Lastly, these verses are a song of praise to God for what He did for David. Don't ever forget to thank God for helping you in your time of need. That's the easy part, but we often forget.
And keep in mind that many times good things cannot be received unless we go through the trials of waiting.
I love you guys,
Pam S.
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Pam, this was SOOO good! Thank you! I especially needed to hear it, because patience and waiting are not my specialty- I'd rather deal with things on my own (that doesn't always go so well :)
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