What does it mean to wait upon the Lord? In the scriptures, the word wait means to hope, to anticipate, and to trust with faith. Those who earnestly put their trust in God will never be put to shame for the Lord rewards those who truly seek Him. God’s timing is always perfect. Even when we are asked to wait patiently, the patience produces in us endurance and perseverance which enables us to hold on steadfast until the Lord delivers us.
1 John 5:14
Understanding how to pray according to God’s Will includes; Trusting in God, Leaning on Scripture to guide you, Trusting in God’s timing
and Seeking His will to be done over ours even though the outcome might not be what we hoped for. God always hears our prayers if we humbly come before His throne of Grace. He is Faithful to all who call on Him in Faith. He will never leave or forsake those who earnestly seek His will and guidance.
Psalm 13:5
God’s love and Grace sustains us in times of trouble, He provides for our every need. In life’s most trying times, even when everyone deserts us, God is faithful. He hears our cries, and He helps us during our trials. He never abandons those who earnestly seek Him with all their heart. His love endures forever! Great is His faithfulness.
James 4:10
What does it mean to humble yourself before the Lord?
It means going before Jesus in awe and reverence, and being willing to say, “I was wrong”.
It’s the positioning of your heart to be open to His Word and His will.
If we confess our faults with a sincere heart He is faithful to forgive us and to lift us up again.
Jesus will renew our right standing with God the Father because He is our intercessor.
Matthew 22:37
The greatest commandment given by Jesus Christ himself is found in Matthew 22:37; love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. And the second greatest commandment is love your neighbor as you love yourself.
How do you love God with all your heart? By making Him your priority, by living for Him and by spending time with Him in prayer.
How do we love God with all our soul? By trusting in His plan for our lives even when we don’t understand our circumstances.
How do we love God with all our mind? By meditating on His word and by focusing our thoughts on His goodness, love and mercy.
How do we love our neighbor as ourselves? By showing them love and kindness and serving with a cheerful heart.
Psalm 141:1
Call on the Lord in the day of trouble. He is faithful to all who call on Him in faith. Sincerely search for the Lord with all your heart and you will find Him. For His Word says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart, I will be left found by you”. He is an ever present help in times of trouble.
Isaiah 42:6
Jesus Christ came as Righteous and Holy in His nature. We as believers should try to exemplify His character. He will hold our hand, leading us and guiding us down the right path according to His purpose for our lives. His promise onto us is that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Let the Light of Christ shine in you and through you, that you may truly exemplify His character.
Matthew 5:16
If you have received Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you have the light of life inside of you. Being a light to others also means responding with kindness and compassion. Everyone of us has an opportunity each day to be a light in someone’s life. Let’s share the light which is Jesus Christ himself to the ones that are in need.
Psalm 18:28
The Word of God is living it turns darkness into light. Those who put their hope in God shall never be put to shame because God is faithful. God’s Word never comes back void because it is the Living Word. It brings peace to those who are anxious, it brings hope to those who are hopeless, it brings faith to those who are faithless, it gives strength to those who are weak, it brings light to those who are in darkness. For where light shines the darkness has to flee.
Daniel 12:3
Let your light shine before others so that others may see and give Glory to God the Father for His goodness. Share the hope that is inside you, the hope of Jesus Christ himself. For those who share their hope with others shall truly be blessed. For where your hope is, there your heart shall also be.