Waiting on God

It's been awhile since my last post. We've been a bit busy here. We've . . .

• Visited Kyle's parents over Father's Day
• Taken our Sr. Highers camping
• Celebrated my b-day #30
  
• Traveled to CO for the National Conference and a Johnson family vacation
• Traveled to interview for Pastoral position

and now we're home. Yay. I am truly grateful for all of the things the Lord has allowed us to do over the last month. I am also weary and ready to get back into a "normal" routine. (As a side note, as a result of all of our busyness, Kendrick is no longer potty trained. Bummer.)

I've been challenged and encouraged during my time in the Word, and there is much I could share regarding that. I've also read some books that have been a blessing to my heart. But, I thought I would share this encouragement from Paul Tripp on waiting.

We've been in a perpetual state of waiting for the past 2 years as we've searched for a ministry position. After interviewing with another church this weekend, we get to wait and see if God will direct us and them together. I was encouraged by this reminder that this waiting is part of God's purpose for my life right now.

"Waiting on God isn't about the suspension of meaning and purpose. It's part of the meaning and purpose that God has brought into my life. Waiting on God isn't to be viewed as an obstruction in the way of the plan. Waiting is an essential part of the plan. For the child of God, waiting isn't simply about what I'll receive at the end of my wait. No, waiting is much more purposeful, efficient, and practical than that. Waiting is fundamentally about what I'll become as I wait. God is using the wait to do in and through me exactly what He's promised. Through the wait He's changing me. By means of the wait He's altering the fabric of my thoughts and desires. Through the wait He's causing me to see and experience new things about Him and His kingdom. And all of this sharpens me, enabling me to be a more useful tool in His redemptive hands" - Paul Tripp