Waiting on the Lord: Embracing God's perfect plan

Waiting for the Lord in a constantly changing world can be challenging. 

We might take things into our own hands or give up all hope, but God has a great plan for our lives and will never leave or abandon us.

When we wait for the Lord, we tell Him He's in charge. We believe He does even when we do not know what is best for us. 

Waiting on the Lord can be hard, but it's also a great time to grow and mature. We must learn to count on God and trust in His words.

While we wait for the Lord, there are many things we can do. We can honor Him, pray to Him, and read the Bible. 

Also, we use our gifts and skills to bring God glory by helping others. 

Time goes by faster when we are busy doing things for God, and we are less likely to get down on ourselves.

When God's plan for our lives finally comes to pass, we will be so glad we waited. 

We will know that we worked with God and were a part of His perfect plan.

So, keep going if you were feeling lost or down. Stay still and wait for the Lord and He has an excellent plan for your life; you can always count on Him.

Waiting for God's perfect plan

God has a great plan for our lives, and we know that. But it can be hard to wait for that plan to come together. 

We might be going through problems or hard times and wonder if God has forgotten about us.

However, there are verses in the Bible that tell us to be patient and wait for God's perfect plan.

1. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
2. "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not when people succeed in their ways when they carry out their wicked schemes." (Psalm 37:7)
3. "But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)
4. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
6. "The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." (Lamentations 3:25)
7. "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27:14)
8. "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" (Psalm 118:6)
9. "Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the Lord's coming is near." (James 5:7-8)
10. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9)

11. "The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day." (Proverbs 4:18)
12. "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." (Romans 12:12)
13. "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)
14. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)
15. "Those who trust in the Lord will never be put to shame." (Psalm 25:3)
16. "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." (Nahum 1:7)
17. "The Lord will not abandon his people; he will never forsake his inheritance." (Psalm 94:14)
18. "The Lord is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)
19. "I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word, I put my hope." (Psalm 130:5)
20. "Yet I am confident I will see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living." (Psalm 27:13)

How to embrace God’s plan

Embracing God's plan gets our lives in line with what He wants. We are also happy and at peace because of Him. 

So, here are some tips if you want to follow God's perfect plan for your life:

• Give up your will and accept God's. By giving up our will and letting God take over, we are saying that we believe He knows what is best for us. We also admit that we do not have complete power over our lives.
• Pray and ask God to show you the way. Once we have given up control of our lives to God, we can ask Him for help. We can ask Him to show us His plan and help us follow it.
• Even when you do not understand, trust that God is at work in your life. It can be hard to trust Him when we don't know what God is up to. But we must remember that even when it doesn't look like it, God always works for our good.
• Do not rush. God's timetable is not the same as ours. He might only tell us some things at a time. We must be patient and trust that He will show us what we need to know when He is ready.
• Be grateful. We can still be thankful to God even when waiting on him. We can be grateful for His love, the things He gives us, and the promises He makes.
• Think about what God has said. Take time to think about God's promises when you feel stressed or unsure. Always remember that God is with you and has a good plan for your life.
• Enjoy the little things. Take the time to celebrate when you see God moving in your life, even in small ways. This will help you remember how good and faithful God is.
• Find a wise person or a friend who can help you. Talking to someone who knows what you're going through can be beneficial. A mentor or friend can help you, give you advice, and pray for you.
• Join a group that studies the Bible or worships. Being around other Christians can help you stay grounded in the Bible and connect with God's people.