Upheld in Beckoning vs Waiting

Pondering Opportunities

Continuing to ponder on how forward movement comes through standing still, I wonder how that applies to living life in this time.

Often I find that I am going in so many directions that I end up standing still in paralysis. It doesn’t feel like forward movement. With voices, in cacophony, saying what I should do and when, where, and how fast, my head swims.

So many opportunities beckon, but I only have so much time and energy. This is all about my plans for my life and what I think I should do with it.

Hmm. What if it’s NOT about my big plans for the future? Or even moving up the scale of success? Maybe the Great Future lies in doing what is at hand—like cleaning toilets on weekends. Just relentless day to day.

Beckoning vs Waiting

Why is it so hard to wait?

I hold you in the palm of My hand. It looks dark, but I am at work on your behalf.

But—which way, God?

Wait on Me. I am developing dreams and these paths are not yet ready for you to tread them.

But—if I don’t make moves, then the opportunities will pass me by.

I am always on time.

But, doesn’t success hinge on action?

Stand still and see what I will do for you.

Standing still is definitely something I don’t do well. I’ve been conditioned run fast. Yet, I remember that forward movement means standing still for a time. I don’t feel too strong.

Lean on Me, I have strength for you.

So, does this mean it’s ok NOT to charge forth?

Abide in Me. Wait with an eager spirit of willingness. When the time is right, I will show you where to put your foot and it will be a sure path. Greater opportunities will be available when it’s My plan rather than yours. I see the way, you only see what’s right in front of you. You will understand in time.

Ahhhhh. (That’s a sigh.) Growth is hard. But best. 

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” Matthew 11:29,30.