Sitting in a Waiting Room? You’re Not Alone.

How long, God?

How many times have you asked that question recently?

How long do I have to wait for…

Children
Relief from the pain
A spouse
The lawsuit to be finalized
A college degree
The test results
The long-awaited apology
The family member to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior

We’re all waiting for something. God is waiting. Creation is waiting. Humankind is waiting. We all long for redemption, restoration, and reconciliation. We see signs and shadows, aches and groans of what’s to come, knowing that what we wait for is not here yet.

He does not want us to wait alone, but rather to wait on him alone. God invites our restless souls to find respite in him.

Not only does he listen to our heart’s cries as we wait, but he blesses us, strengthens us, and renews us in the process.

I've found there is an equation to prayer:

Speaking + Listening + Waiting = Prayer

I'm usually pretty good at the first part of the equation as I lay my laundry list of requests at God's feet, but I find that when I'm done speaking, I end the conversation. I don't wait or listen for our talkative God's response.

I have a feeling many of you may have this same problem. Our team would love to pray for you. As we venture into exploring what it means to wait on God, may our ears be fine-tuned to his voice and his nudges, and may we respond with patience and obedience.

God invites us to place the weight of the wait on him. #SacredEcho
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Each week, we're diving into The Sacred Echo book and Bible Study during the online Summer Bible Study.

This week:

• Watch. Session .003: How Long? on the DVD
• Write. Respond to the second session of homework in the workbook.
• Read. Chapters .005 & .006 in the book.
• Interact. Share what ideas or phrases that catch your attention. What God is challenging or showing you through the material. How we can pray for you. And of course, you're welcome to send in quirky questions, too, since I'll be interacting with them throughout our time together. Leave your thoughts at MargaretFeinberg.com or on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using #SacredEcho.
• Gather. Set a time to meet with your small group face-to-face, schedule a Skype date with your long-distance friends, and join the online community on Wednesday, June 18th at MargaretFeinberg.com.

To purchase the Summer Bible Study Special (which includes a copy of the book, workbook, and set of the DVDs), click here.

*This week’s memory verse: Psalm 62:5

Click here to download and print this week’s memory verse. Stick it in your Bible, hang it on your mirror, frame it for the kitchen table.

What are you waiting for? How can we be praying for you as you sit in your season of waiting?

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