may we rest + wait

This morning I was praying for friends, and this thought came up: Sometimes we can be so enamored by the ideas that God gives us that we rush ahead of Him, stressing ourselves out trying to make things happen.

But I am asking the Holy Spirit to help us to be people that ponder on the things that He give us + wait on Him. 

I think that there’s this pressure to be just “go for it.” Whatever the “it” is. To run full force after everything God’s called us to do, but, Holy Spirit, help us to be okay with knowing seasons and timing. 

I think about having a small business and wondering, “What’s more important in this season right now? The one I’m currently in? A small business or my identity?”

I am guilty of being wrapped up in attaching worth to what’s attached to me. I mean, can you imagine me? ME? A business owner?

& while my finite mind cannot fully comprehend it just yet (because I don’t always FEEL it), I am just as important working at my current job as I would be working as a business owner. 

Holy Spirit, I pray that we submit to the process. 

Will you break off the fear that’s associated with the word, “process?”

Will you restore courage and excitement to not knowing the next steps, and open our eyes to see what you’re doing in us in each season? 

Help us to not get bogged down by reasoning, logic, confusion, and comparison.

Help us to submit to rest,

that we would take your hand and allow you to lead us beside still waters to restore our souls,

that you restore joy to the mundane moments and help us to dream again.

Help us to not see any season as insignificant. 

Help us to not grow weary or bitter in the waiting. 

Restore our sight. 

Help us to return to rest.