“Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day.”
Psalm 25:5
How wonderful it is when a person seeks God in their life. Then they can say with David: “On you I wait all the day.” We probably all remember days when God was especially near to us. But as His children, we must learn to walk with God each and every day of our lives. This includes waiting for God every day and being willing to pay attention to His ways.
Expect the grace of God and His mercy each and every day. Moses says in his prayer: “Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days!” (Psalm 90:14). God’s grace is given to us anew every day. There is no day when God is not the same. The weather changes, people change, circumstances change, and we ourselves change, but God does not change. He remains as He is, and His years do not cease.
As soon as a new day begins, fix your thoughts on God. Expect the Lord to fill you with His grace and mercy. He knows you and the demands of your day, so He also knows how much strength you need. Even if the day is dark and dreary and you encounter many unpleasant things, trust in Him!
David says in Psalm 23: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (verse 4). We know of difficult days, days of trial in the past, and we will not be spared them in the future. So, how good it is when we can say to God: “You are with me, your rod and your staff comfort me.”
Sometimes everything seems to go wrong. We are interrupted in our work, incidents occur that sadden us; we simply have headwinds and encounter struggles. In such situations, fix your eyes on Jesus, focus on Him. He is able to calm even the worst storm.
David says, “On You I wait all the day.” Waiting for God means depending on Him. Just as a child trusts its father in difficult situations, so we rest in God’s hand and trust Him. Without Him we can do nothing; every success depends on Him. A person dedicated to God is able say the following prayer early in the morning: “My God, give me the strength to live for You today!” In this way, he or she will also be able to be grateful in the evening for God’s guidance and assistance.
When is the right time to wait for God with hope? Every day, no matter if it is a weekday or or a Sunday, a quiet or stormy day, a day of joy, sadness, or temptation! God is a God of the young and of the aged, and of everyone in between. God’s time for you is today. The past no longer belongs to you, the future does not yet belong to you, but today is yours.
Let us take a closer look at some practical tips for waiting on God:
Our knowledge of God
We know that God’s eye watches over us at all times. He knows our thoughts from afar. This knowledge should lead us to always keep God in our minds and hearts. We also know from Scripture that God will bring all things to judgment. We will even have to give account for every one of our words. Therefore, let God be your counselor today so that you may stand before Him one day.
Our inner attitude
Our attitude is very important for successfully waiting on God. Be sincere and earnest in prayer. It is not how many words you say that matters, but the attitude of the heart. Let your relationship with God satisfy the need of your heart.
Remember that every day could be your last day, and in that way you will best live for eternity.
Detach yourself inwardly from all temporal things, even if you are in the midst of life. Only then will you reach out with perseverance for eternal goods.
We have a responsibility to wait upon God. Remember what you owe your family as a Christian. Has God not entrusted our neighbors to us so that we may show them the way to salvation? It is also important for the family to come together before God’s throne of grace. Is your home still a dwelling place of God, and are you raising your children in the reverence and admonition of the Lord? Think also of your responsibility to the church. Spiritual brothers and sisters make up God’s church. How good it is when we fill our place in the church. When we come to worship with a praying heart, we will also encounter God there.
That is why waiting on God daily is so valuable for our personal lives and for the kingdom of God!
Fritz Lenk
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