Challenge: Wait

Earlier this morning I tried three times to write a challenge.  I would be halfway through and just couldn’t continue.  It was like whatever I was supposed to really be learning was just halfway there and I couldn’t grasp the rest of the thought.

This isn’t the first time that’s happened to me.  But looking back, I can see how every time there has been something rather abstract nagging at the back of my mind, it has always become a complete and coherent thought after a few days. 

In the meantime, though, I struggle.  Everything I am is bound up together.  Mental, emotional, spiritual, physical – there is no real separation there.  So, when something spiritual is just beyond my grasp, it seems that I struggle in all other aspects of life as well.  Things just seem less organized and more of a struggle.  Even the easiest and most natural of tasks become a challenge, and the more difficult chores of my day seem to approach impossible.

As I have processed through the morning I have been struck with the thought that God does not intend for me to be in utter chaos when He is teaching me.  Scripture clearly shows that He intends for me to roll my burden upon Him, be still, and wait.  It doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy – just peaceful in the chaos. 

So, as I look forward and realize all that is piling on top of me today, I see what my challenge is.  It is to wait.  But not to wait in confusion.  To wait in peace.  How do I accomplish that?  By turning to my Savior for absolutely everything.  For how to accomplish school today.  For what to do with the abundance of meat that was mysteriously left on the counter and is not ruined but completely thawed.  Even crazy little things like what to wear can foolishly overwhelm me on days like today.  Not today!  Lord, may I fall into Your arms for every single step today.  May Your back carry my burden and Your voice guide each thought.  May my waiting be faithful and peaceful today!