We get impatient waiting; we hate to have to wait for our ride to arrive or our food to be served, and even for our prayers to be answered. Christmas morning, your birthday, a trip to Disney World – big events and big things that made you feel like you might explode if the special day didn’t arrive soon. Waiting can sometime be frustrating and unrewarding. I just don’t happen to particularly value clothes and shoes and I usually buy mine at the consignment shop. There are so many benefits to waiting for things. I know, it’s a tough assignment. I looked up the price. I know better now. What I’ve learned since then is that there is power in waiting and that waiting … The Power of Waiting. The same way the Israel experienced captivity in Babylon, our hearts and minds also experience captivity by fear, insecurities, opinions, and circumstances. I am one month away from being married and am learning the power of waiting. Isaiah 40:31 – But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.. Everyone is waiting on something or someone to come through for them. The Power of Waiting. A few months ago, I saw a pair of beautiful shoes online. I thought it was just an excuse not to take action. They will soar high on wings like eagles. The Power of Waiting By Bonnie Harris No matter the child, no matter the situation, waiting for emotions to cool and for the situation to pass, can make all the difference in your ability to connect. No matter the child, no matter the situation, waiting for emotions to cool and for the situation to pass, can make all the difference in your ability to connect. I don’t pay $79 for shoes. It is in the midst of those suffering times that God’s Word speaks hope and encouragement into our hearts, through these words: But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. Well, actually, it’s 1 month, 3 days, 20 hours, 27 minutes and 30 seconds at the time I am writing this post…but who’s counting anyways? I really didn’t know much about waiting. Actually, waiting for small things was no different. January 28. Waiting is said to be one of the most difficult things to do. If you do, I am not judging you. Waiting seemed unbearable! At the time, I thought waiting was something you did if you didn’t have courage or motivation. They were $79. The Power of Waiting.