Lord, Help Me to Find Your Blessings in the Waiting | Morning Prayer

before we pray I'd like to share a short message and then we'll pray together the Bible encourages us to wait on the Lord reminding us that there is Great Value in trusting his timing yet sometimes it's hard to wait you might feel Restless doubting whether things will truly work out you might struggle with patience wondering why answer seem delayed often this struggle arises because we fail to see the beauty and blessings that can only be found in waiting on the Lord Psalm 40:1 says I waited patiently for the Lord and He inclined to me and

heard my cry the psalmist beautifully describes God leaning toward him as he patiently waited it shows that when you wait on the Lord even when the wait feels long it's not in vain when you quiet your heart and acknowledge his sovereignty God is attentive he bends his ear to you he draws near to listen to the cries of a heart that is willing and surrendered to wait on the Lord is to place your entire hope and trust in him fully believing that he is working for your good even when the path is unclear it's an

act of surrender surrender a recognition that there is no other source of true hope or lasting peace and God who is Ever faithful promises to respond to the cries of those who wait for him this truth is affirmed in 1 John 5: 14-5 now this is the confidence that we have in him that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us and if we know that he hears us whatever we ask we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of him this confidence in God opens the door to his

presence it reassures you that even in uncertainty his ears are attentive to your prayers for every need there is a promise in God's word if you're seeking healing Isaiah 53:5 offers assurance it says he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement for our peace was upon him and by his stripes we are healed if you need strength Nehemiah 8:10 reminds you do not sorrow for the joy of the Lord is your strength if you long for God's blessings in your life Psalm 90:17 proclaims names May the favor of the

Lord Our God rest on us establish the work of our hands for us yes establish the work of our hands these promises are God's assurance that he is with you guiding you strengthening you and pouring His blessings upon you as you trust in him so today let your heart be inspired by this truth waiting on the Lord is not an empty act it is a powerful expression of faith and trust in his timing it is a declaration that you believe he is working behind the scenes even when you cannot see the outcome his timing is

always perfect and in that timing you will experience blessings beyond measure blessings that refine your heart grow your faith and draw you closer to him now let us pray together Lord Jesus I believe that waiting on you brings answers to my deepest troubles life can often feel overwhelming and the waiting can be so hard but I know Lord that in the waiting you are working please give me the strength and patience to trust in you even when I don't see the way forward fill my heart with the peace that comes from knowing you are in

control teach me Lord to look unto you with faith to fix my eyes on your promises and to trust that you hear me when I call upon you your word in Psalm 40:1 reminds me of the beauty of waiting on you I waited patiently for the Lord and He inclined to me and heard My Cry Lord I pray that this verse would come alive in my life may I experience the reality of your nearness when I choose to wait on you lean toward me Lord and Hear My Cries I ask that you would lift me

from any despair or trouble I face just as your word promises place my feet upon the solid rock of your love and grace and establish my steps so that I walk confidently in your ways I trust Lord that when I wait on you I will find answers to every struggle and every question you are the one who Rescues Me in times of trouble the one who pulls me out of the pits of life and sets me on firm ground Psalm 40:2 says he also brought me out of a horrible pit out of the myy clay

and set my feet upon a rock and established my steps Lord I cling to this promise I know you will deliver me from every hardship every fear and every sin that seeks to pull me down Only You Lord can take me from darkness and bring me into your Marvelous Light only you can lift me from Despair and place me in the safety of your presence the Bible tells me that you have set my feet upon a rock a symbol of strength stability and protection thank you Lord for being my solid foundation thank you for giving

me a place to stand that is firm and secure even when the world world around me feels uncertain thank you for your faithfulness in guiding my steps and leading me towards safety and purpose father I pray for a heart that practices patience give me the grace to surrender fully to your will trusting that your timing is always perfect even when I don't understand help me to rest in the knowledge that your plans for me are good work within me Lord and transform my life in ways that reflect your love and righteousness move me from guilt

to the freedom of justification from sinfulness to the pursuit of a life that mirrors Christ let my actions my thoughts and my words be pleasing to you lord your word in Psalm 40:3 says he has put a new new song in my mouth praise to our God many will see it and fear and will trust in the Lord Lord I ask that you would fill my heart with a new song a song of Praise that flows from a heart overwhelmed by your love let this song be a sign of your faithfulness your mercy and your

endless care for me May it Inspire others to see your goodness and place their trust in you Lord I am so grateful for your wonderful works and your countless thoughts towards me thoughts that cannot be numbered thank you for loving me so deeply for thinking of me with plans for Hope and a future as Jeremiah 29:1 declares may my life bring you glory and honor Lord teach me to wait on you with a heart full of trust and a spirit of patience help me to lean not on my own understanding but to rest completely in

your wisdom and timing thank you for hearing my prayers and for the peace that comes from trusting in you in the mighty and glorious name of Jesus Christ I pray amen if this prayer has touched your heart please type amen as a sign of faith I pray that every blessing in this prayer is now upon you in the name of Jesus and if you need a special prayer feel free to let us know in the comments we would be honored to pray for you May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with

you always