When we arrived we went right to the room where our daughter-in-law was uncomfortably waiting. Our son was in a calm but anxious mood. We gave words of encouragement then went to our place in the waiting room. And we waited. First there was the news that she would be going soon. But, we still waited. As the morning progressed (and she did not) we learned that there was a delivery that had difficulty, which was causing her delivery to wait. After days in the hospital, with doctors trying their best to postpone a too early delivery, everyone was more than ready to greet the new arrivals.
Then, it was time. We moved to the hallway to pace and stand and pray. Right now I cannot tell you how long that wait actually was but it seemed like 40 days! We were in a place we had visited often and felt comfortable, but we didn’t like the wait of this day. Everything was familiar but the wait was excruciating.
There are times when we are so used to being on the fast track that waiting is a foreign feeling to us. In fact, we refuse to wait and plow on to get what we want when we want it. We are in a place that feels familiar so we think we know the best decision. Why wait? We can move forward now, right? But, what if we ask God for direction? Waiting for His instruction makes us stronger and more prepared. Wait, pray, listen, and wait some more until you get the answer from the One who created you.
When our son walked down the hallway to give us the news, my husband and I had a feeling that we can never explain. Our grandsons had arrived and they both were healthy.
The waiting was difficult but the result was love.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord. ~ Psalm 27:14
Sherree Fischer
loveSTRONG ministries
Speaker/Facilitator Team Leader
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