The fruitfulness of our time in God's waiting room is very dependent upon our attitudes and mindset in the process.  Fretting and pacing not only fail to speed things up; they also result in emotional turmoil.  The Lord has a better way.

Wait patiently, quietly, and dependently.  This kind of attitude is possible only for those who have submitted to the Lord's authority over them.  If we believe and accept that He has our best interests at heart and can work it all out for our good, then we ar...
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Waiting is especially tough when a situation is stressful or a decision must be made soon.  But understanding why the Lord hasn't answered our prayers, brought relief or given directions can help us trust in His wisdom and timing. Sometimes we are not ready for the next step.  God has plans for us, but there are instances when He stops us in our tracks until we do a little "internal housecleaning."  Maybe we have been tolerating a sin in our life or need to deal with bad attitudes or ungodly ...
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"Lessons are an ongoing part of life.  Although an academic education comes to an end, we never cease learning vital spiritual lessons.  The truths that God teaches us are invaluable and practical because they affect our character development, choices and lifestyle.  Their influence reaches beyond our earthly lifetimes all the way into eternity.

One of the most difficult faith lessons we will ever learn is to wait upon the Lord.  Maybe you are facing a critical decision and don't know which wa...
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