24 Jul There is More
It’s so easy to get wrapped up in what we are asking the Lord for that we lose focus of everything else the Lord is doing during the wait. The last thing I want is to be so focused on God answering our prayers for babies that I miss everything else He is trying to teach us along the way. I truly believe the Lord is doing so much more in the spiritual realm that we can’t see or understand. It’s not just babies that He is bringing us – there is so much more going on! He is producing faith, patience, perseverance, hope, and character.
“There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!” – Romans 5:3-5
I love how Romans 5:5 in the Message translation is stated above. There are not enough containers to hold everything God is generously pouring out. A song we sing at church has two lines that say, “There is more than our eyes have seen. There is more than our hearts can dream.” Isn’t that the truth? There is so much more going on that we have no idea about. He is generously pouring into us. He is allowing us to experience His endless love. He is refining us to become more like Him. He is working out 10,000 details, while we are waiting expectantly for Him to answer one.
The Lord is doing so much more in us, through us, and with us than just answering our prayers about babies. Whatever you are waiting for, don’t be so focused on the end result, that you miss the whole purpose of the wait. God never makes us wait just to waste time. He is sovereign over waiting. The longer we wait the more joyful our expectancy is! Make the most of your wait. Trust Jesus. Ask Him what He is trying to teach you. Know that He never delays. Believe that what the Lord does in you while you wait is more important than what you are waiting for.
“If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.The longer we wait for something, the more joyful our expectancy.” – Romans 8:25
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Grace
Posted at 07:31h, 24 JulyThis is so true! I heard a speaker on a borrowed CD say that what the Lord does in us while we wait is as important as what we think we’re waiting for. I’ve listened to that message several times and probably will need to again. Recently I joined Hannah’s Prayer online. It has been such an encouragement! A whole community of ladies who get it. God bless you, Grace
Dee
Posted at 08:02h, 24 JulyI have found this to be VERY true. While are waiting on what we desire during the wait God is usually trying to work on our heart, increase our faith, increase our patience help us to learn to be content etc., Good post
Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
Posted at 09:15h, 24 JulyI love how the message puts things sometimes! There are not enough containers!
Jojo
Posted at 09:54h, 24 JulyYes, I know he wants us to see the big picture before seeing our own picture come into focus. We just have to keep our eyes and our mind open for whatever comes into view.
Rebecca Jo
Posted at 10:29h, 24 JulyHere you are in Romans again… never can get enough of the goodness in that book!
Natalie @messymom
Posted at 11:01h, 24 JulyOh I just love this! So encouraging, and I especially appreciate that Message interpretation.
Jelli
Posted at 12:28h, 24 JulyAs always, you lend such great perspective. It is so easy to get wrapped up in whatever we’re waiting for that we miss out on the blessings of each day.
Jelli
Posted at 12:28h, 24 JulyYou’ve got great perspective, as always. It’s so easy to miss out on the blessings of each day when we’re wrapped up in waiting for something else.
Biana @Blovedboston
Posted at 12:30h, 24 JulyI really love that excerpt – thank you for sharing and your take on it! xo, biana –BlovedBoston
Ashley
Posted at 15:10h, 24 JulyLove this: don’t be focused on the end result. So often we forget that maybe, just maybe we are growing from the journey. And then the end can look different than we intended…and that can be better!
Mary Collins
Posted at 16:51h, 24 JulyWhen we are feeling overwhelmed by problems or circumstance, it can be difficult to understand why God has put your life in a holding position. But we do need to see what it is He is preparing us for.
Shingai from Kamiliko
Posted at 17:18h, 24 JulyThankyou so much for sharing your struggle, honestly it’s so hard to trust that God has a plan sometimes when we are so focused on our struggles… This message is personally very timely so thank you, I’m going to mark up that verse in my Bible…
Andi
Posted at 17:28h, 24 Julythat’s true – keeping our eyes on Jesus
Andi
Posted at 17:29h, 24 Julythat’s SO true – maybe instead of just asking Him for stuff – we should be thanking Him for EVERYTHING He’s doing in our lives! 😀
Marie with spreading-joy.org
Posted at 19:50h, 24 JulyYes we must live in the here and now, knowing the best is yet to come. The struggles and disappointments will often cloud and cover up the multitude of blessings in the day. We have to work to see past those.
Roxanne
Posted at 22:06h, 24 JulyYou are absolutely one of the bravest people I know. I’ve lived enough life to know you likely don’t always feel brave. But you ARE very brave.
Jonathan Key
Posted at 23:27h, 24 JulyThe best is yet to come. A really great reminder for sure. I love this part and it stood out to me: “There are not enough containers to hold everything God is generously pouring out.”
Melissa
Posted at 14:36h, 25 JulyAwwww what a beautiful post. Thank you for the reminder. There really is beauty in waiting. God has beautiful plans for you. He is preparing both of you guys for all the surprises He has line up for you guys. God bless you both!
Marissa
Posted at 18:38h, 25 JulyYes… He is always do more than we are thinking or guessing… We just need to plug in to Him and step back from our little circles
Marissa
Vickie
Posted at 19:19h, 25 JulySo true!! I learned many years ago when preparing for mission trips that the times when we couldn’t see clearly what God wanted to do, that often it was a growing time. I came to claim 1 Corinthians 2:9–“But as it is written: What eye did not see and ear did not hear, and what never entered the human mind — God prepared this for those who love Him.”
Chari
Posted at 22:14h, 26 JulyYes, God is always blessing us! Even when we don’t see it!
Cheryl
Posted at 00:56h, 27 JulyLOVE this post, Caroline! So encouraging! YES, it is so true that God is doing so much behind the scenes and under the surface!! He has been teaching my family and me SO many valuable life lessons through our severe testing and trials that we have actually reached the place to be thankful for the trials themselves. God loves us too much to allow us to go along without ever being taught what we need to know. He is a faithful God Who is absolutely interested in every, single detail of our lives. Thank you for sharing this wonderful truth!!
ellesees.blogspot.com
Posted at 05:53h, 27 Julywaiting patiently is so hard!! it’s something i work on very often, because just when i think i am patient enough, i am tested.
Adriana Renee
Posted at 10:04h, 27 JulyI can definitely relate to this! Sometimes I am so consumed in what I’m asking Him that I don’t focus on all the other areas He’s working in!
Pary Moppins
Posted at 10:09h, 27 JulyThis post was so appropriate for our family right now as well. We aren’t waiting for precious gifts wrapped up in a baby shaped package, but we are waiting (sometimes not so patiently) for our house to sell. Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the journey and be in the moment.
Pary Moppins
Posted at 10:10h, 27 JulyThis post is very appropriate for our family right now as we sell our house. Thanks for the reminder to be patient and enjoy the journey.
Pary Moppins
Posted at 10:10h, 27 JulyThis post is very appropriate for our family right now as we sell our house.
Elle Spann
Posted at 10:50h, 27 Julylove this. it is so hard to remember sometimes, but is SO GOOD. He does immeasurably more than we could imagine.
elle
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Cris
Posted at 16:46h, 27 JulyI’m so grateful I found your blog and started stalking your fertility posts. I also have fertility issues but right now, we’re not pursuing anything. We’re just letting the Lord lead us. Love reading your blog. So excuse me as I go back to your older posts. 🙂 Thank you for sharing this to the world!
Alicia
Posted at 20:09h, 27 JulyThe waiting is the hardest part for me because I’m so impatient but He uses the waiting to work on my heart for sure!
patricia umeh
Posted at 06:24h, 28 Julynice post.thanks
Lindsay
Posted at 10:42h, 28 Julythis is so true and such a great reminder. I’m looking forward to getting inspiration from your blog!
Mickey
Posted at 11:20h, 28 JulyI know that God always answers our prayers, we sometimes have to be still enough to hear it. Beautifully written post.
Mickey
Janet Yarwood
Posted at 11:53h, 28 JulyWhat a beautifully written post. Although I’m now blessed with my little monkey I remember praying impatiently for babies. It’s a hard time but God is good and he has a plan for us.
Candace
Posted at 08:42h, 30 JulyWhat beautiful encouragement and faith you have shared here! Unfortunately, patience is not a virtue I excel in. These are much needed words for me. Love this: “Whatever you are waiting for, don’t be so focused on the end result, that you miss the whole purpose of the wait.” I think I’ve missed a lot of purposes over the years from focusing on my goals :).
Neely
Posted at 14:58h, 03 Augustthis has been so true in my life lately
Rhonda
Posted at 19:36h, 04 AugustEncouraging!
Laura @ Making Baby Provence
Posted at 09:41h, 02 SeptemberThis is so perfect! Infertile Myrtles is really struggling with the wait right now. I’m going to share this with them immediately. Thank you for writing this and putting those verses right in front of my face. Love you!