Waiting A Gift?

God has made waiting a big part in my and my family's lives.  We waited almost five years for Kylie Hope, now we are waiting for Braden Matthew.  When our grief was so fresh and raw, we waited for our thorn to be removed, later learning what a blessing that thorn is (and it will always be here on earth).  As Paul said, "When we are weak, He is made strong."  In our weakness, we depend on our Lord and learn to trust Him more.  He is strong, we are not.

I absolutely love the book of Psalms.  Psalm 27 talks about waiting on the Lord, to be strong and take heart, and wait on Him.  That has not always been easy, but as I have learned with the big things to be patient with, how easier it is with the smaller things to be patient with.  Our waiting has a purpose for God's perfect plan. 

Just think, there will be no more waiting in heaven and on the new earth!!  So let's stay focused on what's important...spiritual matters.  Jesus is worth all the waiting and He is our goal!!

Here's a quote from Paul David Tripp:
Waiting on God isn't about the suspension of meaning and purpose.  It's part of the meaning and purpose that God has brought into my life.  Waiting on God isn't to be viewed as an obstruction in the way of the plan.  Waiting is an essential part of the plan.

So, yes, I believe waiting is a gift.