Waiting.....

Why do you say, "The Lord doesn't notice our condition"? People of Israel, why do you say, "Our God doesn't pay any attention to our rightful claims"?

Don't you know who made everything? Haven't you heard about him? The Lord is the God who lives forever. He created everything on earth. He won't become worn out or get tired. No one will ever know how great his understanding is.

He gives strength to those who are tired. He gives power to those who are weak.

Even young people become worn out and get tired. Even the best of them trip and fall.

But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles.
They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak. Isaiah 40:27-31

I am a wiser, stronger woman. I am learning the power of trust and waiting on the Lord.

Last week, I spent 5 hours at hospital and doctor appointments, with no resolve or answer for my daughter. I left baffled, and even more resolved to wait on God for answers. I decided to push against the oppression and despair by worshiping even more and declaring His goodness to me through the power of community relationships, the power of agreement in prayer and the power of the body of Christ.

Saturday morning, she was still rough, and certainly not herself.
On Saturday night as I slept, I felt as though I was praying all through the night, making my requests known to God. I boldly asked, I was seeking and knocking on heavens door, asking for relief. Somehow I knew I was not alone.
I kept reminding God how, this was His problem, and only He had the answer. So, I kept waiting, asking, believing and reminding Him of His goodness and power.

Sunday morning, Lindsay dramatically improved. By Sunday afternoon, she was able to walk. A bit unsteady, and not 100%, but considering she has moved much in 7 weeks - this was miraculous!

I cried tears of joy and felt overwhelming relief. I was grateful for the simplicity of being able to walk and move. I knew that He was the answer to this miracle. No one else could do it. He was the only solution.

The renewal of Lindsay's strength did not come when I wanted it to, but it did come.
I don't get to choose when, I just get to choose to wait.............on the Lord.
Waiting will always bring strength, its His promise.

Since before time began no one has ever imagined, No ear heard, no eye seen, a God like you who works for those who wait for him. - Isaiah 64:4 - The Message