I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait
I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
I will move ahead, bold and confident
Takeing every step in obedience
While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait
- John Waller
As this song was playing, the words spoke to my heart in its raw form. We had just finished studying 1 Samuel 1, a story ultimately about Hannah honouring the Giver.
The way this lady poured herself out before God, her deepest desire and emotions, through fervent and intense prayers made me pause. What is one thing I’ve been wanting? Do I pray like her – in all honesty, steward-hearted and without giving up hope?
Hannah made a vow to dedicate her son, Samuel, back to God. And she kept her vow. She could have easily chosen to forget it, or asked God for a compromise, but she didn’t. She chose to recognize that the gift of Samuel was from God and belonged to God. She chose to rejoice in the Giver’s giving. She chose the role of a steward, believing that Samuel was God’s child before her child! Amazing.
How many times do we remember to praise God for answering our prayers, and not just for the answer? How often do we thank God for His grace and provision, and not just for His gift? I guess I’m guilty of that at times.
As I thought about this one thing I’ve been asking God for, the lyrics of “While I’m waiting” struck a deep chord. It was like a wake-up call, a reminder – yes, it is painful to wait and wait so long at that, but don’t miss out on the other gifts/answers while you are waiting for this answer!
