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After the Prayer



For the last few days my devotions have been about trusting God. Releasing my anxiety and fears to Him to clear the way for Him to really work. Not to focus on the ending, but to trust He’s working through the journey. Focus on being obedient. 

I found myself asking “Ok, so what am I suppose to do after I give this over to God? It’s kind of a pressing situation and will need attention at some point.”

Well, Worship! Study God’s word! Encourage others and actively serve God! When He lays something or someone on your heart, act! Praise Him and pray without ceasing! We can better discern God’s voice when we stay close to Him. Plus you are going to grow so much more as a person if you are actively waiting. 

Wait a minute...can that even be a thing?? Actively waiting?? Um, yeah! Athletes, musicians and anyone with a goal in mind doesn’t just sit on the couch and wait for the opportunity to fall in their lap! While they are waiting for their chance to perform or prove themselves, they are busting their butts to strengthen themselves! They are preparing to be the absolute best version of themselves they can be!

We need to be doing the same in our spiritual lives! Leave it at God’s feet, pray about it daily, and continue to actively wait by serving God with all your heart! He’s preparing you for something. It’s going to be great! Trust Him! 

This song by Lincoln Brewster makes me cry every time I hear it. Give it a listen. 

“ I live by faith, and not by sight
Sometimes miracles take time
While I wait, I will worship
Lord, I'll worship Your name
While I wait, I will trust You
Lord, I'll trust You all the same”





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