Word for the Month ~ March 2007

Delay Doesn't Always Mean Denial

This month, the word is for people who are sitting in a place of waiting, when the goal or vision seems as if it's been postponed or far outside of their reach. This word is for those who are experiencing delay, because things are not happening in the time frame you had desired or the door leading to your avenue of success is no where in sight. I encourage you to take a moment, open your mouth and repeat after me saying, "Delay doesn't always mean denial. '

Sometimes a season of waiting is required; a lingering pause is needed; a time that asks us to sit in a state of repose, without movement, remaining still. And in our time of waiting, we should not give up hope because things don't appear to be happening around us or for us. Instead we should be wondering and taking time to discern what may be taking place within us. Is there a shifting or re-shaping of our attitudes or a temperament work in the development of our character? Is there a strategic alignment of persons or resources that will be used for our benefit?

Instead of sitting in a place of anxious desperation, we should sit in a place of quiet expectation. When we are desperate we become impatient and provoked to poor decision making. When we are expecting, we wait in confidence, knowing that the plan shall be established. We must practice the art of waiting. In waiting, become a watchman and remain attentive to the goal by watching and guarding the vision. Practice the art of waiting in quiet expectation; knowing that the vision is for an appointed time and although you may wait, it shall come to pass!