Waiting on God should be an active season of Christian growth that involves nurturing your relationship with Him. The wait should be punctuated with massive spiritual gains, character development, intimacy with God, and active service.
Here are 7 things to do while waiting on God:-
- Tell God everything
Hold real conversations with God as you would with a friend. Share with Him how every minute of your day goes (yes, be that petty). Share your feelings, thoughts, concerns, worries with Him. He is the Friend who sticks closer than a brother.
2. Pray fervently
The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16 KJV). Waiting on God comes with constantly fighting waves of unbelief, making it difficult to pray. This season comes with spiritual weariness, making it hard to compose even the simplest prayer. Here, written prayers come in handy. Write down your prayers and recite them several times a day, even when you don’t feel like it.
3. Focus on the attributes of God
Attributes of God include His goodness, His love, His faithfulness, and His Mercy (Psalms 103 highlights them). Understanding God’s attributes solidifies our trust in Him . The Bible assures us that God is:-
Good – Psalms 73:1).
Faithful – Deuteronomy 7:9 , Deuteronomy 32:4
Compassionate and Gracious – 2 Chronicles 30:9, Joel 2:13, Psalms 103:8
Merciful – Deuteronomy 4:31, Daniel 9:9
Loving – Psalms 144:2, Romans 8: 32-35
Immutable – Numbers 23:19, Psalms 55:19
4. Practice gratitude.
Replace lamentations with gratitude. Thank God for what He has already provided, however small. Simply thank God for the things we seem to take for granted, such as the breath of life, good health, family, food, peace of mind, and good sleep. Just thank God for everything (Phil. 4:7).
5. Find comfort In God’s Word.
The Bible is filled with God’s promises for His children. Study scriptures daily to strengthen your faith. Declare the promises of God over your life. Remember man shall not live on bread alone but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4 NIV).
6. Remain in active service to God and man.
Remain steadfast in your spiritual assignment. Refrain from waiting passively (1 Cor 15: 58, Galatians 6:9).
7. Minimize distractions
Spend little or no time on distractions like movies, social media, and gossip. They tend to pull focus from spiritual growth. They interfere with quiet time and hinder you from hearing the voice (promptings) of the Holy Spirit.
To sum up, waiting on God shouldn’t be passive. As you wait on God, learn to draw lessons from every experience. This is a special time to cultivate your relationship with God and not a punishment.
Make the best out of it!
Note: Please study every scripture mentioned in this piece for personal edification.