Asking when complicates things. Patience is one area I lack; so, waiting for recoveries tires and tries me to my boundaries.
I wait for God’s complete deliverance for my mom. Seeing her fall so many times and then looking at her black and blue minefield of a back creates fear in me. Her confusion subsides only to be followed by another bout of confusion and forgetfulness of the recent events in her life like her surgery and the weeks following.
When will this trial end? When will I find completion and answers to so many prayers being sent up for me and on behalf of my family members?
I think I am on the verge of coming to a dawn when we hit another setback.
How do you find faith in difficult times? What verses do you cling to? Can you be patient for God’s when in your prayers?
I know God has delivered and seen us through each dark time. My mom’s falling and confused state; her surgeries and my own husband’s health issues, but I succumb to fear and doubt when another problem arises. My mom was supposed to go to rehab, but it is delayed. I hope it will happen soon; until then she remains in the hospital.
When going through stormy times, I find taking it one day at a time helps. Do not skip ahead. Face one challenge head on and then rest and prepare to take on the next.
Right now Isaiah 41:10 rings true in my life:
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
What scriptures do you cling to when you are awaiting God’s answers and help?
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Today’s word on the 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes is when; so the title drew me in. What I read here really helped me in my season of waiting for my mother’s healing. I know it will help you as well.
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Mary – I am so sorry you are waiting. It has to be so hard to see your sweet Momma in such a state of confusion and pain. Sending prayers. I did a series on waiting over the summer. You might find some of the posts comforting. https://www.embracingtheunexpected.com/favorites-on-the-topic-of-waiting/
Waiting is hard. Keep your eyes on God.
Blessings, Maree
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His timing is always difficult to wait for Mary…I do empathize & have understanding… But when it comes there is such relief!
What I have found helpful in the time of waiting is to do a prayer visual…I load all my cares onto a tray, then see myself standing before the throne of Grace & Jesus walks up to me, I hand it to Him. Then He gives it to the Father & I feel such freedom from those burdens. And though tempting I don’t take them back! I just go forth & deal with them in His peace & strength.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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I think there’s a reason that patience is a virtue!
Tara so true. Thanks for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
John 14:27, Phillipians 4:7, His peace, not letting your heart be troubled or afraid, the peace of God that passes understanding guarding your heart and mind. Rehab would be good for her, I have a friend who is there, she has been there for months but has just been able to get out and go visit family for the weekend. My aunt was there, lived here and had her own apartment now. Praying you will know the best way to go, caregiving is very hard doing it alone.
Rebecca, I am blessed my sister was here this weekend and stayed days so I could sleep. Thanks for your prayers.
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
Psalm 52: 5-8
“Rest in God alone, my soul,
for my hope comes from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold; I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock.
My refuge is in God.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts before him.
God is our refuge. Selah”
Dear Mary, may you feel God’s presence so close as you go through these trials. Pour out your heart to Him. I pray He will give you strength and wisdom. Blessings and love! xo
Gayl, the scripture you shared so blessed me. Thank you so much for your inspiration and giving spirit.
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
Dear Mary,
Oh, I understand the heartache that comes when the trial feels impossible to get through. The Lord had me looking at my own heart in the midst of the hard place last week, and He touched me so much with thoughts about patience in my post. He is the giver of all that we need. I am praying so much for you dear sister. May you feel Him carrying you through!
Bettie, everyone’s prayers I believe have brought real miracles in my story. Thank you so much.
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
This sounds like a very tough season of life for you. The verse I always turn to see learned as a song as a kid, psalm 56:3. It’s such a simple phrase, yet I can sing it over and over until I believe it.
Beautiful and simple verse, Katrina. Thank you. I love the song too: “Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.”
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
Isaiah 41:10 is one of my go-to verses, as well. Waiting is one of the hardest things, especially when so many obstacles seem to postpone what we wait for. Re taking one thing at a time, that reminds me of my childbirth class during my first pregnancy. Our teacher had one of her previous “students” come back to talk to the current class. This mom of a newborn said that during labor, when she thought about how long she might labor before the baby finally came, she felt tired and defeated. But when she took one contraction at a time, she could manage. That has come back to me so many times. God doesn’t give us the strength to get through something in one fell swoop: He gives it moment by moment as we need it.
A couple of other verses about waiting:
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in his word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning. Psalm 130:5
Our soul waits for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
For our heart is glad in him,
because we trust in his holy name.
Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us,
even as we hope in you. Psalm 33:20-22
But as for me, I will look to the Lord;
I will wait for the God of my salvation;
my God will hear me. Micah 7:7
Praying with you for God’s healing an answers soon.
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Barbara, God has already brought me so many wonderful words today. Thank you for your prayers, Sister in Christ.
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
I love when we can find scriptures that are true anchors for us, the ones we hold onto through the storms. This is a great one that you share!
I also love Matthew 11:28-30 in the Message version. It brings so much hope on hard days
Wonderful scripture. Thanks for sharing:
Matthew 11:28-30 The Message (MSG)
28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
Thanks, Mary, for the feature AND for sharing the truth of Isaiah 41:10!
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Michele, you are so welcome. Thank you for visiting today.
Mary Hill recently posted…31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Waiting for God’s When
This truth is a gold mine – “Until you hear a when cling to Scripture for God’s promises.”
This verse is one of my favorite verses – “I will still be the same when you are old and gray, and I will take care of you. I created you. I will carry you and always keep you safe,” Isaiah 46:4.
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