Silence

I have prayed for a particular situation for almost a year now...prayed the same prayer, pleaded on my knees. And there has not been a yes, or a no...just what seems like silence. I know through the silence my Abba Father is saying, “Daughter, trust in me...wait for my perfect timing”. I am ashamed how often I let my heart deceive me, allowing myself to believe that I know what is best for myself. I get confused, or hard-hearted when things don’t work out the way I think they should but then I remember...

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.” - Isaiah 55:8

Then I have to stop myself and remember that His plans are not always the same as what I have planned for myself, in fact most of the time they look very different. But its the learning to sit, wait, and trust in the Lord’s perfect timing that I have been working on. This last week in d-group we were studying through 1 Peter 4, and verse 19 which says

“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”

The part where it says “commit themselves to their faithful Creator” really stood out to me. First, He is FAITHFUL! The Lord has proven himself again and again, and yet so often I forget. I know that I can wait and trust in His PERFECT timing, because He has proven himself faithful in the past, and I know He will continue to be faithful when I am faithless in the future. Second, He is our CREATOR...I don’t know why but it is such an intimate word to me. He created me! He knows every part of me, my sin bents and my strengths. He knows my struggles, and yet He is faithful to continue in His steadfast love towards me, to continue to shape me into who I am supposed to be....

So, all that to share what has been on my mind this week. The Lord is growing me...and although it seems like there is no answer yet, I will wait quietly in the silence for His answer, because HE is faithful! And although the answer may be not now, later, or never, I know I can trust that His plan in every situation is for His GLORY and my GOOD!

Silence-Joy Williams

Are you listening
To anything that I say
'Cause I been praying
How many prayers can I pray
I'm still waiting
Maybe You'll show up today

I know You're here, but I can't feel You
And if You're speaking, I can't hear You
How much longer will this last

So okay Answer me with silence
It's okay if You don't say a word
You're testing me to trust You'll be faithful in this quiet
So okay
Answer me
With silence

Why do I question
Your intentions for me
When Your affection
Is a proven legacy

Oh Father, Father
Turn my fears into peace
I know Your love will never leave
I know You want what's best for me

You're testing me to trust You'll be faithful in this quiet

Oh, it's okay
If You answer me with silence
And it's okay if You don't say a word
You're testing me to trust You'll be faithful in this quiet
So okay
Answer me
With silence