‭‭Take time today to meditate on God’s word.

Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬-‭34‬ ‭NIV‬ — But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬ — Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ —- I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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This week we will be sharing the topic of tomorrow. Have you given God today? Or are you putting Him off for tomorrow? Really listen to the lyrics of Tomorrow by the Winans. 

Take a moment to worship with Maverick City Music and their song, Sufficient For Today. God is sufficient! Enjoy the blessings of today!

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Psalms‬ ‭25‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

Join us as we wrap up the week with Deborah sharing on waiting rooms.

We encourage you to listen to the song, Thy Will by Hillary Scott.

Psalm 62:5 — For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.

Today, take a few moments to read this Huff post titled The Hidden Joy of Waiting In Line by Carolyn Gregoire. Allow the ideas presented to help shape your perspective on waiting. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, help me to focus on You and the positive aspects of waiting. May my attitude toward waiting reflect You in my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Romans 8:26-27 NIV — In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

At some point or another, each of us find ourselves waiting. Sometimes our waiting is short-lived, but often we find ourselves in a waiting season. My friend shared with me that in the military this is called “hurry up and wait.” If we look at the grand scheme of life we are all in a “hurry up and wait” mode and in a waiting room for our eternal life with Christ. 

Often when I am in a waiting season I am unsure of what to pray. Today’s featured scripture is a comfort to me. Even when I don’t know what to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for me and for that I am thankful.

How do you respond to waiting seasons? What do you do while you wait? As Chrisitans, our first response should be prayer. May we never lose our focus on Christ and may we surrender our steps to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your Holy Spirit interceding on my behalf. Give me strength and courage to surrender and allow the Holy Spirit to guide me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Romans 8:28 NIV — And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

I once found myself in a hospital waiting room twice within a couple weeks. The first time I was waiting as my father-in-law was in surgery. Many family members gathered with us and shared stories and memories while one led us in prayer. I remember feeling so many emotions and thinking how at that moment, all my other worries were less important. 

The second time I waited for my turn to go in for a procedure. The doctor was running behind so I waited with my husband for a couple of hours. As we waited I observed and listened to the life stories of others around me. One lady talked nonstop, probably due to nervousness, about the procedure her nephew was about to undergo. One man waited as his wife had a procedure done following a miscarriage while another man waited as his wife had a leg amputated. My worries and concerns about my impending procedure suddenly seemed so minor and unimportant. The families in the waiting room with me had much bigger reasons for worry. Yet, God was present and waiting with each of us. I took a few moments away from my own concerns to silently pray for each of the families and situations present with me in the waiting room that day.

Who do you know that is in a waiting room season and needs prayer? How can you share the goodness of God with them today?

Let’s pray. Dear God, as I wait today, open my eyes to the situations around me. Allow me to be an instrument of peace and love to others as they wait. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Psalm 27:13-14 NIV — I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Oftentimes in life we find ourselves in some type of waiting room: dentist, lawyer, car dealership, doctor, hospital, etc. Some waiting rooms are still and quiet while others are noisy and full of energy. Think of places you have been in and had to wait. What were some of the emotions you felt and witnessed? If you were the one waiting to have your name called, what did you do while you were waiting? Write down some of your thoughts and feelings on waiting and waiting rooms.

Let’s pray. Thank you Lord for Your goodness. Give me strength as I wait. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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