Day 131 I Wait for You, Lord

 

5/12/2026

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord"

Psalm 33:12  

 

I've been sitting here in my room, one cat happily snoozing on my bed, and the other is probably hiding under my bed in order to avoid any unpleasantness from Alex. He loves to hiss at Mia so she knows that I'm his human, not hers. Their ensuing battle always amuses me, as it is not confrontational in the sense that they hiss and strike at each other. Generally only Alex makes noise, then runs for the door. Who can say what goes on in the minds of cats! But at least it gives me a bit of a distraction when one is needed. Prayer concerns do tend to weigh heavily on my heart. Only God knows what is actually going on, so I wait...and pray...and listen!

"Prayer is the one prime, eternal condition by which the Father is pledged to put the Son in possession of the world. Christ prays through His people. Had there been importunate, universal, and continuous prayer by God's people, long ere this earth had been possessed for Christ."  E.M. Bounds

"Be not afraid to pray; to pray is right; pray if thou canst with hope, but ever pray, though hope be weak or sick with long delay; pray in the darkness if there be no light; and if for any wish thou dare not pray, then pray to God to cast that wish away."

"In the conflict between the believer and the powers of darkness, the inner chamber is the place where the decisive victory is obtained." Andrew Murray

"This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4

So much is happening this week in our nation and in the world. It's a constant merry-go-round, and it seems as if the spinning increases every day, hour by hour, and even moment by moment. This weekend America will be re-dedicating our nation to God, something that has long been overdue. Several countries are praying for our nation, Australia is in the lead, but all nations are watching to see what America is going to do next. America truly does set the pace for much that happens in the world. Our most important ally is Israel, and thankfully so, as it is Biblical, and our future depends on remaining a close ally.

I learned this week that a family member for whom I've been praying for is now taking his family to church, and it's a full gospel church where the full counsel of God's word will be shared, or I sincerely hope that is the case. In these uncertain and confusing times I have been seeing much confusion in the pulpit and many falling away from sound doctrine, as the Word of God says will happen. 

This morning in our prayer call, the young ladies who were providing worship sang a song that really spoke my heart. The lyrics go like so:

"Hungry I come to You for I know You satisfy

I am empty but I know Your love does not run dry

So I wait for You. I wait for You.

I'm falling on my knees offering all of me

Jesus You're all this heart is living for.

So I wait for You. I wait for You. 

Broken I run to You for Your arms are open wide

I am weary but I know Your touch restores my life. 

 So I wait for You. I wait for You."

 

It's important that in praying for the needs of nations that we don't forget to keep a watchful eye on the neighbor whose standing on the wall beside us. Sometimes our focus is too much on the bigger picture than narrowing down our sights to see what is happening right in front of us. That's why we need to stay in the secret place, listening to what God says and how Holy Spirit directs our prayer. Sometimes we just need to be still and wait or worship. Silence is very hard sometimes, as the devil doesn't want us to focus, so he sends distractions to get our minds on something else. This is why worship is so important, singing to God, learning to be quiet. Sometimes the best thing to do is rest a little. I am learning that it's okay to take a break. Usually I have to be knocked off my feet before I get the hint that I'd be more effective if I gave it a rest. But, yes, the needs are great, and persevering prayer is essential. We know the victory has already been won by Jesus who sits in heaven, at the right hand of our Father, where we are always on His mind.        

 "For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, and all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. And the day which is coming shall burn them up," says the LORD of hosts. "That will leave them neither root nor branch." Malachi 4:1

But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves." Malachi 4:2

"For I am the LORD, I do not change;..." Malachi 3:6

So, I wait for You, Lord. I wait for You!