When The Waiting Ends

As most of you know- me and Dorothy have been praying for about a year and a half on something.  And God has told us each time, to wait.  And so we waited. And waited. We waited for what seemed like an eternity.

And now the waiting is over.  God has opened up the floodgates and showered, no- flooded, us with answers to prayers. To the point of being simply overwhelmed!  We don't know how to take it all in- we are so used to waiting now!

I'll go into details in a few days on that.

But what happens when the waiting ends? 

Sadly, most Christians today (I have been included in this group more than once! And I can safely say you probably have as well) thank God for the blessing that have received, breathe a sigh of relief, and continue on with their lives as though nothing happened.  As if God was the tour guide on a rafting trip, and once we safely made it through the river we change clothes, get in our car, and drive away.

It is somewhat human nature, I think- to only ask for help when we need it. But what I am trying to constantly remind myself is that:

1) my need for help is not over. 

Not by a longshot.  I am going to need God's guidance, forgiveness, grace, patience, kindness, and discernment daily.  And 

2) my need for God goes beyond my need for help. 

God is not some cosmic vending machine that dispenses help when needed- he is the Creator of the universe, who came down to earth to die upon a cross for the sins that we committed.  He also wants a genuine relationship with us.  So me looking to God only for help not only significantly dampens our relationship- it essentially spits in the face of God, saying that we got what we needed and are done with him.

So what will you do when the waiting ends? My prayer for you is that you will continue to thank God for bringing you through this trial, that He will prepare you for the next one, and all the way you will put your trust in Him.