WAIT. A terrible four-letter word. A word that means we don't get what we want RIGHT NOW or maybe EVER. It's so hard to wait: wait to get your driver's license only to realize you have the wrong papers, wait to hear about that job, wait till next week to see if Jack Bauer saves the world from terroists AGAIN, wait while the oven heats up, wait while the one Wal Mart cashier rings up the 10 people in front of you, wait for the test results, wait for your nails to dry. . .it's just plain hard to wait.
Aside from just the challenge of waiting for things, here's the other problem. When we are waiting on something to happen in the future, we miss out on the here and now. We forget to look around and enjoy the blessings that God has ALREADY given us. I love this song because it's a gentle reminder about how I want to wait on the Lord: serving, worshipping and with hope and trust.
"While I'm Waiting" by John Waller
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 will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking 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 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
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord
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