I love solutions. Answers to my questions. Quests that have an end… I don’t love continual search without conclusion or seeking and seeking leading only to more questions.
Yet God, leaves me in the quest sometimes. He allows the wait so I can stew and think and decide. Why am I ever so anxious for answers?
Who is in control after all? Who is sovereign over every day -every life -every event. Who is after my good and my growth? Who knows all and sees all? And counts every hair? Who holds time in His hand? Even the life of a sparrow?
Can it be the same God who loves me so much, that He sent His Son to die for me? The One who chose me before the foundation of the world? The One who holds all the answers to all my questions?
And as He withholds, allowing this waiting… I grow. My faith is tested bringing perseverance. Never easy. Not much fun, yet a wealth of character is promised in return. Maturity in Christ worth more than a quick solution and moving on.
Teach me to rest in You, LORD, when the answers are few and the discovery is long coming. I know You could solve this quickly but time spent waiting is for my growth. Show me how to be still.
ForGlorySake! –Anna
