Is Waiting Making You Bitter or Better?

“I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss…” Lamentations 3:20

President Theodore Roosevelt was known for his great appreciation for nature and what it has to offer humanity. When entertaining guests at night, he would often lead them to gaze upward at the stars so that they would be reminded of their smallness in relation to the vast expanse of creation. He even acknowledged the power and guidance of Almighty God in this, understanding that true perspective in life is only gained when we see God’s greatness against our own smallness. This kind of reflective practice is helpful in your spiritual journey, too. Whether you find yourself waiting for answers, change, or clarity, let me encourage you to allow your time of waiting to be an opportunity to bow in humility. When he was afflicted, Jeremiah realized the importance of bowing down his soul. His challenging circumstances became a catalyst for humility before the Lord. In your own life, waiting can either lead you to rebellion or humility. It’s easy to become impatient and even defiant when your timeline differs from God’s, but waiting really gives you a valuable opportunity to get to know Him on a deeper level. When you humbly acknowledge your limitations in relation to God’s majesty, He begins reshaping your heart. This new shift in your perspective not only honors him in the short term, but aligns you with his divine timing and purposes in the longterm. So today, if you’re waiting, why not look down in humility? Bow down your soul and ask the Lord for a fresh perspective on what he wants you to learn while you wait.