Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Waiting

A dear friend sent me this prayer that she prayed for both her and myself yesterday. We're both going through a rough time right now and I thought it was perfect. I thought I'd share the prayer with all of you.

"While I'm Waiting" by John Waller

I’m waiting I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait
I’m waiting I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

Prayer has been difficult for me recently and the Lord has blessed me with a MUCH wiser friend who has been helping me through it. I haven't shared much about what I've been going through on my blog, I'm not sure I'm ready to open that can of worms. I just want to say that I'm thankful for friends that will encourage me when I'm down, even when they are down too. This is the second prayer she's sent me and they are always perfect. I want to be the kind of friend to others as she has been to me. Let's be encouraging to others around us, even when we may be going through a rough patch as well.

Faithfully Waiting...
~Jennifer

6 comments:

Mike & Leanne said...

I love that prayer. Been thinking about you and praying for you a lot lately. And we definitely need to do the girls movie night soon. I have really enjoyed getting to know you better through lifegroup.

Lana Summitt said...

I will be in prayer for you! Let me know if I can do anything for you!

Carissa said...

Funny how easy it is to pray with faith for your friends and how HARD it is to do the same for your own "stuff." I'll absolutely keep praying for you both.

I like this prayer. Keep running the race as you wait!

Allison said...

Not sure what's going on right now, but you will be in my prayers. By the way, I made one of your soups on here and it was GOOD!!

Tina said...

A wonderful prayer Jenn. It truly is hard to wait! You will be blessed in the process as you know you are already blessed in so many ways. There was a time when I was tested in waiting and I had to lean on some friends to help get me through it. Just remember the poem "Footprints" When all of the waiting is over you will truly see how he carried you through it. God Bless you,
With love and prayers,
Mom

Courtney said...

love that prayer and love you both!