{"id":2607,"date":"2025-11-12T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspirationallaroundme.org\/?p=2607"},"modified":"2025-11-12T05:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:45:00","slug":"turning-watchful-waiting-into-resting-in-his-promises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inspirationallaroundme.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/turning-watchful-waiting-into-resting-in-his-promises\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning watchful waiting into resting in His promises."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Then the Lord answered and said:

\u201cWrite the vision
And make it plain on tablets,
that he may run who reads it.
For the vision is yet for an appointed time;
But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.
Though it tarries, wait for it;
Because it will surely come,
It will not tarry.

\u201cBehold the proud,
His soul is not upright in him;
But the just shall live by his faith.

Habakkuk 2:2-4<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
I spent a good amount of my Tuesday morning and evening in God\u2019s word. From God\u2019s word I found myself trying to educate myself on natural cures to avoid a repeat of the last few weeks. With the knowledge that healing is on the way, it is a must that I make sure I am equipped and ready for a change. As I was studying God\u2019s word I received a text that said, Meanwhile, we walk by faith. Those simple words resonated with me. It turned my attention to doing a self inventory and it made me realize that instead of actively trusting I\u2019ve been watchfully waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you mean Whitnee\u2019? What the difference? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watchfully waiting is an approach doctors take when they watch and see how your body handles certain conditions. They set up appointments where they use medical instruments to observe and collect statistical data before making a decision. So in a nutshell, man has his hands in this and depending on what he finds, there is a variation of results or actions that will be taken. On the other hand actively trusting (biblically speaking) means that man relinquishes control (even though we don\u2019t have any in the first place), trusting in God\u2019s timing, and keeping our eyes on Jesus no matter what\u2019s going on around us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are so many scriptures that talk about what it means to wait but I was drawn to the Book of Habakkuk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you know? Habaqquq is a Hebrew name, derived from the verb habaq, which means embrace. Scholars say Habakkuk means \u201cone who embraces or clings.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many of us want to cling to the Lord? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\udd1a\ud83c\udffd\u270b\ud83c\udffc\ud83e\udd1a\ud83c\udffe\ud83e\udd1a\ud83c\udffc\ud83e\udd1a\ud83c\udfff\ud83d\udd90\ud83c\udffd<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve been in a season of waiting and I\u2019ve been in seasons when I focused on keeping my eyes on God but I admit I\u2019ve fallen short. I\u2019ve allowed insecurities, unbelief, doubt, fear, and the inability to relinquish control I never had in the first place to drift. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve told y\u2019all my daddy\u2019s saying, \u201ca hard head makes a soft behind.\u201d I\u2019ve been transparent and admitted to being hard headed. I\u2019ve admitted that it\u2019s never me doubting God that He couldn\u2019t do it or wouldn\u2019t do it but looking at myself through man\u2019s eyes and never feeling worthy of His grace, never feeling like I was enough or good enough for Him to \u201cdo it for me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone had those feelings? Have you read God\u2019s word and saw the Beautiful creation you are in Christ? Were you comforted knowing God makes no mistakes and the purpose He has for you is for greatness? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we\/I\/you shift from watchfully waiting to actively trusting God I want you to know that winds will blow, storms will come, tribulations will arise BUT we must be just and walk by faith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bible tells us Isaiah 40:31, they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patience is one of the fruits of the spirit. The Bible tells us that we must seek God and rest in His promises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t know what God is saying to you if you are in a season of waiting but God has told me to BE STILL. He has told me to cast my fears on Him. My stress level has been up and it\u2019s affected my hormones and it is proof that I\u2019ve been praying while being anxious and still wanting to be in control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never realized how much of a control freak I was or can be (God is still working on me) until He humbled me and stripped me showing me He is and always will be in control and no matter how much I try to influence the outcome, it is His will and not mine. So I have to pray for Whitnee\u2019 to step aside. I have to pray to get out of my head and let God be God and realize He never did or never will need my permission. Let\u2019s just say, I\u2019ve been in timeout. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Am I the only one that feels as though waiting is hard or you would consider oneself to be inpatient? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scripture helps me to know I\u2019m not alone. This isn\u2019t a new problem and just as God had a way of correcting people back then, He still does for His people today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Habukkuk was a prophet who had to deal with some hardheaded folks (sounds familiar?!). At one point He asked God how long would the conditions last? Unlike some of us, Habukkuk didn\u2019t try to handle it his way because he didn\u2019t see eye to eye with God\u2019s plan, no he just put his faith in God\u2019s hands. Though Habukkuk didn\u2019t quite understand God\u2019s ways, the Bible tells us that he praised God and thanked Him for His wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Hymn of Faith<\/em>
Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls-
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will find joy in the God of my salvation.
the Lord God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deer\u2019s feet,
And He will make me walk on my high hills.

Habukkuk 3:17-19<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
A word to the wise: Even when God seems distant, silent, or when you have feelings of hopelessness, trust God! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These words from my sister meant the world to me: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It sounds like a brand new level of a breakthrough has happened for Whitnee & Rico Spry!! God is always calling us out deeper and sometimes it feels like we\u2019re drowning and then\u2026 there are those moments when our eyes are locked with Jesus and all is well, no matter the wind and the waves! I feel that from you, Whitnee!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we go from watchfully waiting to actively trusting God brings about a peace that surpasses all understanding. You don\u2019t worry about the winds and the waves as my sweet sister noted, you just keep your eyes focused and locked with Jesus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amen somebody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I find encouragement in God\u2019s word and I found hope and strength in reading the Book of Habukkuk. When you have the time, I would suggest you too read these 3 short chapters and allow God\u2019s word to strengthen you on your journey in Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s time to stop running from Jesus and run to Him. It\u2019s time to put self aside and lock in with Christ. It\u2019s time to stop looking at what is going wrong and praise the One who can fix it! It\u2019s time to stop doubting, cancel confusion, be patient and stop being so anxious, it\u2019s time to focus on God instead of all the troubles of this world. Listen to Mahalia Jackson\u2019s Troubles of this world. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are not perfect (God knows I\u2019m not)! We make mistakes, we fall short BUT God is a God of grace, mercy and forgiveness. Even when God judges us for our sins and wrongdoings, He still shows us mercy. Praise the Lord somebody! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfb6 Get your house in order. Do it today. Get your house in order for Jesus is coming\u2026 \ud83c\udfb6 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want y\u2019all to know God is an on time God. He doesn\u2019t work on our time table and His timing is not our own. Let us strive to be like Habukkuk relying not on our own merit or doing things our way because we get disappointed He doesn\u2019t move how and when we want Him to, but trusting His plan and knowing He remains faithful- even in our suffering He is a just and faithful God. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Help me\/us\/them to rejoice in the Lord, and to find joy in the God of our salvation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDisappointments are inevitable; discouragement is a choice,\u201d Author unknown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s time for us to BE STILL. PAUSE. \ud83d\uded1 STOP and seek God for the answer, ask Him for discernment and direction on how He would have you to go. It\u2019s too many of us relying on what\u2019s in front of us (what we are facing) instead of truly seeking God and actively trusting- and we find ourselves in a mental rut. God is saying to us focus on Him and not what\u2019s going on (yes stay woke but don\u2019t be consumed by it) and find freedom and peace in Him. His love brings peace and His grace is sufficient. Let\u2019s renew ourselves in God\u2019s love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
God has great things in store! Actively seek Him. Trust Him. Push past disappointment and past hurt and focus on God\u2019s plan for your future. We serve an abundant God who provides beyond the times of food scarcity, rough times, and uncertainty. Get out of your feelings and spend time fasting, praying, and the reading of His word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My prayer is God grant you peace, love, joy, good health, happiness, renewal of mind, and prosperity as you actively trust Him and His plan for your lives. Be blessed! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Waiting on the Lord. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Turning watchful waiting into resting in His promises.","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[11],"tags":[37],"class_list":["post-2607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-listening-to-god","tag-trustgod","content-layout-excerpt-thumb"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1257,"url":"https:\/\/inspirationallaroundme.org\/index.php\/2020\/10\/01\/calling-all-conduits-for-christ\/","url_meta":{"origin":2607,"position":0},"title":"Calling all conduits for Christ","author":"Whitnee","date":"October 1, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"\ud83c\udfb6 Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere! 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