Called Out: “Wai…..ting”

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“Wai…ting”

By Evelyn Kay

Patiently standing at the front door waiting for her Dad to arrive is my 2 year old.  She’s excited because he has just called to say that he is on his way home from the church.  Considering the time of day, “on his way” was going to be at least an hour and a half, and she would’ve stood right there waiting if I had let her.  However, I convinced her that we could get her bath done and she’d still make it back downstairs before her dad’s arrival.  You can imagine the excitement when she heard his key turn in the door!

Waiting is no fun at all.  It doesn’t help that we go through our days with the latest, innovative ways to do anything and everything faster and better than the “old” way.  Waiting on an answer from God can be frustrating for most faithful Christians.  We want answers to our problems yesterday.  But, consider this:

“When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, His heart was turned to me, and He gave ear to my cry.” Psalms 40:1

This scripture reminds me that:

(1) He heard me the first time I asked.

(2) He hasn’t forgotten my request.

(3) I’ll have my answer when I’m ready for it.

(4) It will be worth the wait.

Just like my 2 year old finally got her big bear hug from her dad, we will get our answers to our requests from our Father, and they will be right on time!

Peace and Blessings!

Evelyn is a mother of four awesome children, the wife of a preacher and an elementary school teacher.  She is blessed and loves being a blessing to others whenever she can.  She blogs at Our Party of Six.

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March 31, 2011 | Filed Under Called Out 

Comments

28 Responses to “Called Out: “Wai…..ting””

  1. rachel h on March 31st, 2011 10:27 pm
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    Thank you Evelyn for our first Called Out article. Can’t wait to see what’s to come in the future weeks!!
    rachel h´s last [type] ..sisterly love

  2. Jennifer on March 31st, 2011 10:29 pm
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    Love this idea for a column!
    We live in such an “instant” society – waiting (even for a small amount of time!) seems to stretch us to the max! I know I can relate!
    Good word, Evelyn!
    Jennifer´s last [type] ..Parenting lesson 2653845 learned the hard way

  3. Lisa on March 31st, 2011 10:40 pm
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    Thanks, Evelyn…what a great reminder – and what a terrible “wait-er” I can be! I think I will add that scripture to my memory verses for this year. A blessing…

    Good share!
    Lisa´s last [type] ..Make Your Own Dishwasher Detergent

  4. April on April 1st, 2011 1:29 am
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    Love it!! When we pray for something it is so hard to wait, but it is in that waiting period God is continuously shaping, molding and teaching us. And Yes his timing is always perfect!!

  5. Patty on April 1st, 2011 2:22 am
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    Sometimes we all need a little reminder that God’s timing is not ours. Thanks for that, and good job!
    Patty´s last [type] ..talent show

  6. Amber Benge on April 1st, 2011 7:26 am
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    Wow… this post hit me square between the eyes. What an encouragement! We are currently waiting on lots of things. We are waiting for God to move in a difficult situation in ministry, we are waiting on Him to move so we can finally bring home the two babies we are adopting from Belize, and we are waiting for Him to give direction about a special vision for ministry that He has drawn out on my husband’s heart. I’m not good at waiting so this is a hard time for me. Thanks for the encouraging word! :)

  7. Carla Minor on April 1st, 2011 7:30 am
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    What an awesome reminder that we can expect Daddy and so our wait is never in vain. And just like for Cub 3 demonstrates, just being in our Father’s presence brings peace, joy and happiness.

  8. Stacy on April 1st, 2011 7:45 am
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    Thanks! Good Word! Loving this site.

  9. Cheryl on April 1st, 2011 8:04 am
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    What a great reminder!
    Our family is in a season of waiting and it sometimes feels like we’re going to be stuck here forever but we know that God is at work.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Cheryl´s last [type] ..We need a break

  10. Cindi on April 1st, 2011 9:20 am
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    Thanks for the reminder…for me, waiting is so hard…we are in the first year (first few months) of a new church plant, and we want it all right now. It’s so very hard to remember that we need to wait and be patient as we go about the Father’s business.
    Cindi´s last [type] ..How Big Im Blessed

  11. Sue on April 1st, 2011 10:26 am
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    Thanks for a timely reminder that waiting is necessary. In our hurry-up lives we forget to wait.

  12. tzigane on April 1st, 2011 11:45 am
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    thanks for this. sometimes we need little reminders that God has heard us and has not forgotten us. my hubby and i have been waiting for a full-time ministry position (the right one!) close to 3 years now. somedays it is really hard to wait patiently or gracefully. but then God usually sends me a reminder that He is still in control. thanks again!
    tzigane´s last [type] ..Thanksgiving 2010

  13. Jan on April 1st, 2011 12:17 pm
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    Lisa – I love you and Evelyn, this was a great post. I’m not good at waiting, but I’ve gotten “gooder” the older I get…because I’ve learned that God is in the waiting, and sometimes the waiting turns out to be the best part. Bless you,

    GJ
    Jan´s last [type] ..BOOK GIVE-AWAY OPPORTUNITY

  14. Donna on April 1st, 2011 12:45 pm
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    Waiting. I feel like I have been waiting for something specific forever! Thanks for the reminder that God heard me, He has not forgotten my request, and (somehow) the waiting will be worth it. Thanks for sharing this timely message!

    Blessings,
    Donna

  15. Kathy on April 1st, 2011 12:46 pm
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    What an encouragement! I LOVE that verse. I’m afraid I’m not so quiet when I wait…how often I repeat my request, like an impatient child. Thanks so much for sharing, Evelyn.

  16. elisha plaxico on April 1st, 2011 3:10 pm
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    Enjoyed your blog! Could relate to the 2 year old waiting for her daddy…

  17. alison on April 1st, 2011 3:14 pm
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    Great Evelyn!

  18. Evelyn on April 1st, 2011 8:03 pm
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    Thank you all so much for your kind words! I am learning to look and listen for the lessons that I am to learn while I wait for my answers. Thank you again!
    Evelyn´s last [type] ..I’m Pregnant Again!

  19. Mocha with Linda on April 1st, 2011 8:28 pm
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    Loved this.

    And Lisa, I’m WAITING to win Nicol’s CD! Love her!
    Mocha with Linda´s last [type] ..Wolves Among Us

  20. Courtney on April 1st, 2011 9:32 pm
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    Thanks so much for sharing. I am excited to read more of the “Called Out” articles!

  21. Bethany on April 1st, 2011 10:58 pm
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    Thanks for sharing! Waiting is definitely hard in a society and culture that begs for instant gratification! :)

    Also, sounded just like my two year old waiting at the door for her daddy. When she sees him, she will yell for him through the screen door until he finally walks in!

    <3

  22. Michelle Smith on April 2nd, 2011 11:22 am
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    I agree. It is so hard to wait. We do have the impatience of little children while waiting on the Lord to move, don’t we? I like to think I have gotten better at the waiting as I have gotten older and hopefully matured in my walk, but I wonder sometimes. Thank you for sharing this devotional thought. May we all remember that He is listening and just waiting until the right time to answer!

    (And I love Nicol Sponberg’s music, so thanks for this giveaway! :))
    Michelle Smith´s last [type] ..Review and Giveaway- See the Light’s “The Crossmaker”

  23. HoosierMommy on April 2nd, 2011 11:40 am
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    It’s so hard for me to remember that God’s timing is NOT my timing! I’m as bad, or worse, than my kids! Thank you so much!
    HoosierMommy´s last [type] ..There and Back Again

  24. Tina on April 2nd, 2011 3:45 pm
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    So true! Thank you for sharing, Evelyn!
    Tina´s last [type] ..A Trip to the Spanish-English Theater

  25. Kecia on April 2nd, 2011 8:23 pm
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    Oh, waiting can be so hard! Great encouragement. :)
    Kecia´s last [type] ..So

  26. donna on April 3rd, 2011 3:03 pm
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    Thanks so much for this. It is so timely in my life. My husband is a Methodist minister, and we are in the waiting time to hear if we will be moving this year. It can be be so difficult. Thank you for reminding me that God has heard our prayers, and all will be well.
    Be blessed

  27. Sue on April 4th, 2011 9:21 am
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    Donna: I’m praying for you and your family. I am also a Methodist minister’s wife and know the anxiousness that moving season brings. Let us know how it turns out!

  28. denise on April 4th, 2011 7:23 pm
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    It’s so hard to wait!! Thanks for your encouraging words.