Okay, let’s be real for a moment . . . waiting on the Lord isn’t easy, but you probably already know this. You’re like duh, Laci, it can be a time filled with despair and hopelessness. Asking “hey, God, did you forget about me over here?” Let me just say this: I hear you. Whether you are waiting on a job, a relationship, a hard situation to pass, or something else, you know what it’s like to feel all alone. Plus, the longer you wait, the more tempting it can be to believe the lie that your situation will never change.
I myself am waiting for a blessing and deliverance from the Lord and in a couple of areas of my life. But God — who is so faithful to speak into our darkest moments — encouraged me and I want to share that encouragement with you.
About two weeks ago now, I was sitting on an 18th-floor balcony of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. I was on vacation with my family; we had the best time and I thank Jesus for the opportunity to have taken the trip. But back to this moment. I had just finished talking with God and reading my Bible and I found myself wondering “have I been overlooked yet again?” It’s easy to look at the blessings of others in a time of waiting and wonder why hasn’t the Lord changed things for me, too.
In this moment, God sent a sign to speak to my discouraged heart. A literal sign. It was small and dead center on the railing of our balcony. It read: “For the safety of others, please refrain from dropping items from the balcony. Mahalo.” So simple, yet what the Lord revealed to me was so profound. I immediately thought of the scripture “Every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17 NKJV). After I thought of this verse, I realized that if I wanted to send something down to the bottom of the hotel, I wouldn’t throw it over the edge of the balcony. Not only would that be a danger to others, it would also likely break whatever I was trying to send to someone. I wouldn’t haphazardly throw something important to someone I care about who was standing down below.
Neither would God. Many times, it is easy to see the blessings that God is sending down to others and be discouraged. I’ve often thought God, when will it finally be my turn? However, at this moment God revealed to me that because of his consistent character (“who does not change”), He is taking care of me and my incoming blessing in ways that I can’t see yet. I realized that not only is He orchestrating a blessing beyond my imagination, but He is also handling it with gentle care. He doesn’t want to bring His children something that isn’t ready, nor does He want us to be lacking in readiness.
What if the thing you are waiting on is something that God is crafting so divinely and carrying to you so gently, step by step? My prayer is that you would know that the Father sees your heart. He hears your sorrowful cries. He sees you celebrating well those who are receiving the blessing that you desire. He doesn’t turn a blind eye to those faithful to Him. He is simply carrying your blessing to you on His time so that it reaches you in perfect condition and when you are in the best place to receive it! Waiting on God’s timing and blessing may not always be easy, but it will be worth it.
"but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40: 31)
In Matthew 7:11 Jesus reminds us, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!" Believe today that He wants to bless you with His BEST, for your good and His glory!
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Love you, but God loves you more!
Prayers Always,
Laci Rae
Seen, Heard, and Loved 
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