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August 12, 2020

Waiting

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They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. - Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

I hate waiting. For me waiting is wasting time. I want the plane to take off once I am seated. I expect the server to bring the food soon after I place my order at a restaurant. Waiting makes me feel angry, frustrated, even hopeless.

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Today's Prayer
Father God, teach us to wait upon you. Help us to know that you are always working for our good. Amen.
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Isaiah 40:28-31

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When I wait on the Lord, I am not wasting time.

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