And She Waits...

And she w.a.i.t.s. = 

w-anting

a-nxiously

i-n

t-he 

s-tillness

In a season of exploring waiting, I thought of this acronym and it seemed to perfectly and even eloquently if I may be as bold to say, describe "the waiting," which can either be embraced or dreaded.  

When you are waiting, your desire, the stillness and, depending on what you are waiting for, either the excitement or the emptiness & ache, can be overwhelming, daunting and sometimes all-consuming.  And the longer "the wait," the more excruciating the expectancy and preoccupation on what is lacking or what is to come.  

On the happier side, I am reminded of many Christmas Eve nights when I was a child and trying to fall asleep with no success thanks to the anticipation and excitement of the anticipated next morning.  

On the flip side, however, when the wait involves heartache and longing time seems to stand still.  Everywhere you look you see others enjoying the same thing that continues to elude you, whether that is healing, a partner, a promotion, a baby, an answer to prayers, etc. ...whatever "it" is that you yearn for, appears to bless someone else and not you. 

But then, as the darkness of the evening fades into the light of the new dawn, I am reminded of a scripture that brings a peace that can overcome and engulf you like a loving and gentle hug, per se.

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-8 NKJV)