Sorry About Your Wait

Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for the Lord;and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

"Sorry about your wait." Don't you just love that statement? It is usually heard at the doctor's office, the bank, the DMV and among many other places. Now I know what you are thinking. They really aren't sorry right? Well some of them could actually be sorry that you had to wait for them... yea, you're probably right, not most of them.

What comes with waiting patiently? I remember as a child waiting for my birthday or Christmas to come. I really don't recall ever being let down because of my waiting. I also remember being told that I had to wait until I could drive a car or motorcycle. What about back in the old days of waiting till your parents got off the phone so you could call someone? I wonder how much time could we tally up that we spent waiting in our lives? Waiting is hard sometimes.

I am so glad that the scripture doesn't stop at the waiting patiently for the Lord. Don't get me wrong, I understand waiting upon the Lord and being patient with His answer. For He knows best and what is best for us. I love the latter part of this scripture. It actually helps me with my waiting patiently.

"He inclined unto me..." Can't you just see the Lord leaning over to listen at this point? Almost as if He cups His ear toward me with acknowledgment. Then look at the last portion... "and heard my cry."

God I will patiently wait upon you. I know that you are working it for good in my life and especially for your glory. I will wait because I know that you will hear my cry. You teach me to wait, but then you teach me how to wait. You're my Awesome God!