I was happy to meet with my prayer group tonight. We talk about scripture and life and prayer for each other’s needs and intercessions. I always leave appreciating the wisdom, faith, and friendship of the group. Tonight one of the ladies talked about the difference between waiting and abiding. Waiting gives the visual image of constantly checking the time and nervously tapping your feet or pacing. Certainly we can’t wait “for” the Lord. God is always present. He doesn’t go somewhere else and then we have to wait for Him to come back again. We could wait “on” the Lord as we want something to happen or need an answer to a decision we’re trying to make. On the other hand, abiding “with” the Lord is more peaceful and productive. When we abide with Him, we acknowledge that He is always present and in control of our lives. We are freed to go about our day without worry. Abiding with God is being attentive to His promptings in the moment and trusting that you are doing your part and He is doing His.

I Found God today gaining a new perspective.