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As the Waiting Continues
I’ve questioned many times in the last three years why God seems to like to make us wait. There have been days where I have felt like I honestly could not handle the weight of waiting any longer, it felt like a physical pressure on my chest, one that was affecting my ability to breathe.
In the last year there were many days where I wondered if the road towards adoption would close to us again, for good this time. I was starting to doubt that it would actually happen. To say the last few months have been a struggle would be fairly accurate.
When we finally got that call it felt like the weight had been lifted. Even though we are still in a stage of finding out details (like when we can go pick him up!), we know we have a son, we know his birth date and we’ve seen his photo.
The waiting will continue for a little while but somehow it seems easier knowing who we are waiting for.
I always go back to these verses that first clicked for me when I read them ten years ago:
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
Whatever it is that you are waiting for during this season, can I just say; I understand, it’s hard, but it’s worth it.
Glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us,
to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20
Linking up with Oak+Oats and Ember Grey.
23 Comments
meg - me with the three
Those days are hard…when you’ve seen a baby that you’ve been told is yours and yet you don’t have him yet. Praying for you guys!!!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Meg, it is hard and yet I’m finding it easier now than before (though it might get harder yet).
Olivia Migenes
Psalm 27:14 is one of my favorites as well! Waiting seems to come part and parcel with being a Christian. Abraham and Sarah waited for the promised child, Joseph waited to be freed from prison and re-united with his family, Noah waited for the flood. Through it all, waiting has a way of strengthening our faith (or sometimes doing the opposite truthfully) and let’s us know who we are truly depending on. I’m so happy for you and your family with this new addition. I pray you won’t have to wait for much longer 🙂
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
You are so right Olivia! So there are many, many stories of waiting in the Bible.
Gemma Sands
I so needed to hear this today, thanks you for sharing! Praying that you don’t have to wait too much longer to meet your boy!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Gemma!
In Due Time
Amen! You know waiting is one of my favorite things to talk about!!! Posted about it today! Waiting with you friend!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
You are definitely in my prayers Caroline! <3
Amy
amen and amen.
i definitely needed to hear this today. waiting is a hard, hard act to do – but God gives us these seasons for certain reasons.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Yes, so true. Praying for you Amy!
Felecia Efriann
Amen. Waiting is is hard, I’m glad you have a blurt of good news and now know and can see the little one you are waiting on.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Felecia!
Fawn Rosenbohm
Waiting is so hard. Thanks for sharing your heart.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks for stopping by Fawn!
Ember Grey.
“the weight of the waiting” – that’s so true. Praise for a God who delivers all good in the most perfect time. Prayers coming your way 😉
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Emily!
Susannah
Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow! This is CERTAINLY a blessing – both for you and for your son. 🙂
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Susannah!
mrsendres
I love this! I also posted on waiting today. My waiting was for a teaching job, but waiting in any form is always hard. But God teaches us so much in the waiting. Thanks for including the verse, I love it!!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Oh, I’ve been there to! Can’t wait to read your post.
Katie Cook
Amen, love that verse!!! xoxo
Ahoy Kate
I love how you talk about waiting is easier when we know who we are waiting for. So true. I forget that minor — or not so minor — detail sometimes. How I wish I could constantly have the perspective that God is always working on my behalf, even when I don’t see or feel movement. Thanks for your honest perspective on waiting. It’s very encouraging, and I’m so excited for you and some movement in the adoption! What a blessing 🙂 Glad I found you on the link up!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks for stopping by!