Comments on: Wait

By: Joy Eggerichs

Joy Eggerichs — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:06:47 +0000

"and not wear jean shorts." (-: love it. My recent post Ask Joy- Should I Dance

By: Kyle Chowning

Kyle Chowning — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:58:42 +0000

This is a great post about waiting in general. We all want something. Sometimes it feels urgent and sometimes it’s not. Now that I’ve been married for 10 years, I’ve found the woman of my dreams and I’m blessed with two amazing gifts from God. Now that my heart has been fulfilled there, my lusts wonder elsewhere. I think there is a reason why the Bible constantly points to Him as the source of our fullness. This other stuff just doesn’t fill the gap or void.

What am I waiting for? I want to make my mark and be known for it. There I said it. It’s pride and it’s selfish, but it’s true. I’ve spent most of my career behind the top dog. Oftentimes, they were getting the credit for my contributions. But you know, I’ve realized that the call to be #2 is just as great as being #1, so I’m slowly changing my paradigm. It’s not easy. I want to see it differently now, but I don’t. Not yet.

So, I’m waiting for that day. That opportunity. Perhaps it will come. Maybe it will never. Regardless, I’m going to be the best #2 I can be.

Apparently, this struck a chord. Thanks for sharing!

By: Tweets that mention Wait | Lindsey Nobles -- Topsy.com

Tweets that mention Wait | Lindsey Nobles -- Topsy.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:37:39 +0000

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lindsey Nobles and MakeADifferenceToOne, Nichole Speas. Nichole Speas said: RT @lnobles: Last week I got a great reminder to "Wait." In case you need the same reminder: http://bit.ly/1UEGcF < thnx I def needed that [...]

By: JasonWert

JasonWert — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:29:21 +0000

Powerful stuff. This part really hit me:

"I guarantee that every person who is reading this has some secret desire in their heart that they would like to see fulfilled. I have so many things in my life to be thankful for, but there are other things that I dream about and hope for and, honestly, I don’t know if those things will ever come to pass or not.

All I can do is keep my eyes on the One who knows everything in my heart and trust that He knows what’s ultimately the best for me. He hasn’t let me down yet."

It's so hard for me to not let the unknown of whether my heart's desire will come to pass become a feeling that God has let me down. I've had so many things in life that I wanted to do blow up in my face (like my career choice, a marriage…) that sometimes I just sit there asking God why He keeps letting me down like this. (Yeah, I know, stupid…)

Thanks for sharing this, Lindsey.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:08:26 +0000

Amen! Great post.

By: alece

alece — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:05:55 +0000

it's true. i'm always in a season of waiting. it's so easy for me to believe the lie that if i just had X, i would feel more fulfilled, i'd be happier, i'd be able to do what i want to do, etc. but really, if had X, i'd still be wanting and waiting for Y. vicious cycle.

learning to be content in all things is one of the hardest simple things to do.

By: StephanieinLex

StephanieinLex — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:13:40 +0000

We learn sooooo very much in waiting, indeed. And looking back at the last 10 years or so, I wouldn't trade what I've learned for anything.

Thank you for the reminder, Lindsey. You're right, a beautiful post. When I get anxious in my wondering/waiting, I try to remember: "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 Not that I'm good at always remembering this. Easier said than done, huh?

God is big enough for our career questions, our love lives, and for whatever we bring to His feet. I love that His plans for us are greater than we could ask or imagine.

By: Laura Colle

Laura Colle — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:12:51 +0000

That was really encouraging to read, and be reminded of. I am constantly telling myself to stop thinking so much and just let God lead me. So far its been a interesting ride, but amazing none the less!

Laura

By: NanaHG3

NanaHG3 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:48:38 +0000

Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night or waiting perhaps for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil or a better break or a string of pearls or a pair of pants or a wig with curls or another chance. Everyone is just waiting. ~Dr. Seuss

Patience is the hardest skill to teach a child…apparently it's the hardest skill to retain in adulthood as well!

Great post!

By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:01:15 +0000

This post speaks to me very much, Lindsey! God also hasn't let me down, but here I sit at 39 wanting to find a husband to share my life, and it is hard not having that! One of my best friends always reminds me that having a husband will not make me happy when I tell him that I want to be happy and find someone. He insists that I must find happiness within myself first. His words are true, but obviously I need the reminder.

And I also see the wisdom here in the fact that we need to ask God for guidance in seeing who, in fact, is right for us. I am human, and I get caught up in wanting the cute guy with the great job. Oh and one who is also very smart. But as my wise friend reminds me, I need to focus on who would be best for me–and forget all these rules I have in my head.

Thanks for sharing this today, Lindsey.