UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the Fullest
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UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the Fullest
Does Waiting on God Have You Feeling Stuck? Three Ways to Turn Waiting Patiently into Active Waiting
In a world of instant gratification and streaming services (where even commercials feel like an eternity!), we're losing our ability to wait patiently. And waiting on God can seem to last an eternity. But what if there's a way - backed by Scripture - to wait actively?
The episode's core message comes from Psalm 27:13-14: "I am certain that I will see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord." Your host, Shelly Snead, dives deep into the meaning of "waiting on God," explaining that it's far from passive.
In this episode, "Waiting on God," Shelly discusses the following implications of the Hebrew word for wait and how they impact our understanding and faith during waiting seasons:
- an intertwined faith - bound together (by twisting)
- active expectation
- watchman mentality (Psalm 130:6)
- Learning God's Voice
Finally, Shelly offers three practical disciplines to practice while waiting on God, which include stillness and silence before him, doing the next right thing, and practicing active gratitude.
Mentioned: Ruth Haley Barton's book, Invitation to Solitude and Silence
Want to hear more about waiting patiently? Check out this episode:
#36 While Waiting: How to Make the Most of Slower Moments
And this blog post:
Help for Trusting God for What I Need Today
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