Living in Expectation

It's officially 2011 and it seems the days are already flying! I woke up this morning ready to face my first work day in the new year. I began with my usual scripture reading. It was taken from the book of Isaiah: "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"~Isaiah 40:31. Although at times I admit I get impatient, my scripture encouraged me to keep on hoping and expecting God to do great things.  While I aim to keep things positive and biblically based, the reality of the days ahead are difficult and challenging. There are some days I struggle to stay encouraged and positive. My hopes and dreams are solidified, but sometimes it seems that  I am moving at snails pace to see their actualization. I received some encouraging advice today from a friend. She suggested that I write a blog about living in expectation of what God is getting ready to do. Instead of focusing on the "when" she basically suggested that I focus on the "now". If I am truly expecting God to do great things then I must live in preparation. While I am waiting for things to unfold, I can certainly use the time to prepare. For example, one of my life goals is to raise godly children. God-willing I want them to be firmly rooted in the foundation and gospel of Jesus Christ so that they will also train their children in the way of the LORD. It might be far ways off, but I want to prepare myself to train my children in the right way. To do this I need to know the word and understand it's real life application. So while trust my child bearing days are a ways off ( gotta get married first hehehe), I can spend this time in the word so when the time does come I am fully prepared to see this goal come to fruition. Another one my goals is to expand my service in Christian Education. God has given me so much talent and knowledge I would like to give this back to him in service. There are present opportunities available now to see this goal realized. Bottom line: There are things we can do now as we await what God is getting ready to do.  Although it is very easy to become so concerned with the when its imperative that we use this waiting time to prepare for all his abundant provisions.  Live in expectation and know God is going to come through! Happy Monday and wishing you all a wonderful rest of this week.