Life has been kind of hectic lately.
Fuel pump went out in my car last week. Even though it's been a little inconvenient without having my own ride like I'm used to, it's been nice riding together as a family of four in Grant's truck. This morning I worked more on preparing for Raylea's first official school year with me as her teacher. I know it may sound nerdy to some, but I seriously am beyond excited for September 7th to finally be here. One year ago, you would have gotten a big laugh out of me if you would have told me I would be homeschooling the following year. I have only had a clear peace from God on a handful of things in my life, and the decision to homeschool my kids was one of the most clear ways He spoke to me. Nobody else could have talked me into it. He had to, and He knew that. (of course!)
I recently decided to start a blog about our homeschooling journey, photos I take here and there, and just some of my random daily activities I feel like sharing on the world wide web.... you can check it out if you would like.
I'm just days away from entering the last trimester of my pregnancy. Which is also my last pregnancy, but oddly enough, I am not too terribly sad like some may presume. Grant and I feel like Arrow is the final piece to our family. A few have said "I see you with four kids though!" And it dawned on me in that moment and I replied, "Well, baby August is in Heaven, so I do have four!"
I'm blessed.
This next month alone I will be starting homeschool, a "Widow and Widowers Banquet" me and another woman are putting together at our church, helping throw a baby shower for a friend who is having twins, and a little mini-session of fall family photos I am taking for some people.
The month after that I have both of my kids' birthdays/parties and then the first part of November, baby Arrow will be here. So... I am trying to write as often as I can right now.
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How often do you hear someone say they are waiting on God? I know I have probably said it numerous times, maybe in different wording, but that's what I was insinuating.
But, how often do we say.... "God is waiting on me."
Let's read Isaiah 30:18 real quick...
And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.
So, not are you just waiting on Him... He's waiting too!
I was married at 19. I didn't have to exactly "wait" very long for my life long spouse to come along.
But, I have several friends who waited for years and some who still are.
Why?? Well... let's read James 5:7.
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord, Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
God knows when it's best. He knows when the fruit will be ripe! He knows when the field is ready to harvest! He knows when it's time to tell you "Go!" and "Yes!"
He knows when you'll be spiritually ready to receive blessings for your gain and His glory.
I talked to a friend this morning and come to find out we both have had "one of those weeks." (Yes, I know it's only Tuesday!)
We agreed that when it rains it pours!
As I type this though I am reminded that for a harvest to come, there has to be watering. Where does the water come from? Rain! So, when those dark clouds come rolling in over your life, over your situation that you already thought couldn't get any more hopeless... just remember that God is not mad at you! He isn't punishing you! He isn't ignoring you! Instead, He is pouring out SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS.
God waited to do something for many more years than anything you've ever waited for...
Galations 4:4 speaks of "when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son...."
Maybe you're waiting on your spouse to finally come around so you can get married already... maybe you're waiting on your spouse to treat you the way God commanded them to... (or perhaps God is waiting on you to treat your spouse the way He commanded...) maybe you're waiting for God to save your lost brother and sister... maybe you're waiting for a good enough job to pay the bills... maybe you're waiting on God for something that nobody else knows about....
He won't be late. He won't be early either, though. But, He will be right on time.
Don't give up and quit the fight just because you feel knocked down, the air has been kicked out of you and you can barely see through your teary eyes...
God is watching you, and He cares. Place your trust in Him. Not people. They let you down. Even your best of friends. Even your kids and your spouse. Even your pastor. Just like you will let them down...
But the Lord will never fail you and it is impossible for Him to do so.
I pray you are encouraged today. I am waiting on some things in my life. But, God is waiting too!
Don't forget that!
