The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.
From Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in His word I hope.”
Arnold H. Glasow (1905-1998) was an American author and humorist. He was a regular contributor to the humor sections found in Reader’s Digest.
From Luke 2:13-14: “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom He favors!'”
Appearing to shepherds
Waiting near Bethlehem
Angels rekindle hope
Peace transforms world’s mayhem
Fulfilling promises
Trusting heavenly light
Hope overflows from grace
Peace shall be born this night
Vanquishing world’s darkness
Opening mankind’s eyes
Faith nurtured with new hope
Peace becoming lie-size
Favoring with goodness
Leveling each mountain
Hope sharing blessed gift
Peace fills mercy’s fountain
Blessing with grateful joy
Praising from high above
Savior’s birth bearing hope
Peace transcending with love
Advent Prayer: Heavenly Father, as we remember and reflect upon this Advent season, assist us in turning our hearts toward You as we approach the birth of Your blessed Son. Encourage us to celebrate the gifts received from that very first Christmas: hope, peace, joy, and love. Amen.
As we leave to go on with the rest of our day or night, here is an Advent hymn to send us out with reverent hearts filled with hopeful peace, “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night.”
We have to take the first step as though there were no God. It is no use to wait for God to help us, He will not; but immediately we arise we find He is there.
From Isaiah 60:1: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Living on hidden island
Searching through another day
Overwhelming heartache
Waiting, filled with emptiness
Whispering thoughts, every night
Hearing silence once again
Tears drowning in sorrow
Waiting for new direction
Making one more decision
Holding torch, ready to light
Prepared to burn last bridge
Waiting to strike final match
Listening again, a voice
Growing stronger each minute
Conscience stirs from abyss
Waiting, no longer needed
Turning life’s page, new chapter
Leaving island at long last
Light leads to happiness
Revealing brilliant sunrise
Never forget, when you have lost your faith, when God is no longer real to you–go back. Go back to the last place you saw Him. He will be waiting for you there.
From Isaiah 30:18: “Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.”
Martha Williamson is a television producer, who is best known for her contributions as the head writer and executive producer of the award-winning television series, “Touched by an Angel.”
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Waiting for its urgent call
Winter’s snow waiting to strike
Where is winter hosting fun?
Playing games in the Klondike
School children watch outside
Dreaming of a snow day soon
School’s steady beat marches on
Soon, everyone sings a new tune
Weather forecast predicts snow
Snowplows prepare for battle
But, this storm slides to the north
Hmm, snow dumps on Seattle!
Outside, waiting for a call
Snow shovel dreams of snowfall
Originally published January, 2020.
Transition’s river
Creation’s tireless seasons—
Lasting ebb and flow
Blessed reminder
Painting life’s daily landscape—
Creator’s witness
So much to enjoy
Waiting again to blossom—
Steady persistence
Hearing hope-filled words
Again and again
Different story
Always same message
Better tomorrow’s
Waiting in the wings
Whatever issue
Life’s hollow words sting
Today’s hope searching
Empty souls stare out
Yesterday shattered
Future dreams snuffed out
Confidence shaken
Sunrise uncertain
Starving for action
Grieving voices weep
Life struggles onward
Energy waning
From smallest ember
Hope’s flame still glowing
One of the greatest strains in life is the strain of waiting for God. Remain spiritually tenacious.
From Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations; I am exalted in the earth.”
Looking and searching
Sometimes life’s obvious waits—
Right in front of us
Life’s interactions
Seeing goodness in people—
Help them to blossom
Out of life’s darkness
Human character rising—
Overcoming all
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