I do not love the waiting spaces and places, but God always uses them in productive ways. We need the waiting spaces to slow us down. In the hallways and waiting places, we fully engaged in seeking His face.
"Healing takes time. There is a reason the Lord waited twenty-two years to reunite Joseph and his brothers. The lessons were found in the waiting."
Twenty-two years would seem like forever. Who did it take longer to heal from the betrayal, Joseph or his brothers? Perhaps, it was Abraham, the father whose heart was broken without Joseph and because of his son's deceit.
How long did it take for Joseph's anger to disappear? What about Abraham? How long did it take him to forgive and embrace the second chance? The waiting spaces can be fertile ground for growing and learning, when we embrace the pause.
"Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord." -Psalm 27:14
Today, I am grateful for the lessons found in the waiting.
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