Looking through some of my childhood things, I found a prayer novena I had prayed as a young girl for someone. It struck me that over the past 25 years, I prayed and prayed for this same heart for all the good things – for God’s love to be poured in, for restoration to be made, for their joy and peace. I wonder why God filled me with hope and perseverance to keep praying over all this time for the same person.
It seems most people have an intention that has become a long, constant prayer of hope. They have something for which they’re waiting on the Lord – hope that in His goodness and mercy He will answer, reveal how He’s at work.
Can I wait without allowing my heart to harden? Can I wait without allowing distrust to creep in?
Waiting takes strength, humility, and trust – so I’m going to pray into this because it can be so hard, and I need God as I wait for Him.
Yes, Poppa, I believe that you have made everything appropriate to its time. I believe that as I hope in you, you will renew my strength, so I do not grow weary. Show me the path and give me courage. Fill me with your spirit of humility, remembering that you are God and I am not. May my soul find rest in you alone. Help me wait with peace in my heart, and trust in your goodness and unfailing love. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
My Heart, My Home 