It’s not really in my natural DNA to “wait”.

I’ve been labeled impatient and I’m sure it’s a well deserved observation!!!  But it’s just so …. inefficient, isn’t it?

According to dictionary.com, “wait” is defined as “to remain or rest in expectation.”

Can there be benefits of waiting?

Apparently, there are:

…. but those who hope (wait) in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Is 40:30-32

I observe at least three obvious benefits:

• renewed strength
• to run and not grow weary
• to walk and not be faint

Irene had a refreshing day.  For most of the day she was by herself and got a number of things done around the house and even accomplished several errands.  Yes, driving too!!  She had several meaningful phone calls and an encouraging personal visit from Marilyn Miller.

Actually, I’m beginning to learn and apply the benefits of waiting …. not that I don’t have lots of room to “grow” in this area!!!  Living with Irene as the consummate example of patience has been a challenge for almost 28 years!!  However, as we see her daily persevering in the recovery period her strength is slowly but surely returning.  And for that we rejoice!

Candidly, waiting has never been tougher …. at least for me, but the benefits far outweigh the burden …. and what choice is there, anyway?  We either embrace the circumstances or resist them and take God at his Word or we don’t.  We see that He has spoken truth again …. because we see it firsthand in Irene.

“…. they that wait on the Lord will renew their strength”.

And to that end we pray.

Caminando con Fé
Dave