Dear Church, hello!

Every morning I have been going on a prayer walk around my town. This is helping me get more familiar with the lay of the land, getting my steps in and most importantly—allowing me to spend time with God each morning before I do what I have to do that day. It’s truly been life-giving. I have been able to see God and hear from Him in different ways. 

This morning in particular, was a very special morning. As I was walking, I saw an older gentleman standing on the opposite side of the road, waiting. He stood there, looking at his watch, then looking down the road, then back at his watch. I was still a distance away, but I thought to myself—yeah, I feel you buddy. Waiting is hard. When I finally reached the point to where we were right across from each other, I interrupted his waiting and gave him a little hand-raise-hello. Friends, his face went from panic-waiting to instant joy. He locked eyes with me, smiled so hard and gave a friendly wave back. His joy brought me joy! And in that moment, I felt God say, Yes, daughter, waiting is hard. But you can find joy in the waiting. What this man is waiting for may or may not show up, but you have the assurance that I am never late. I am always on time. I am always with you. My timing is perfect.

I leaned into this and thought back on times in my life where I was like this man, standing on the side of the road checking my watch and looking up to heaven and asking God why He wasn’t showing up. Wondering why God was so late and not working according to my timeline. But then looking back, I also remembered key people the Lord sent to give me that “hand-raise-hello,” which made me feel seen and brought me joy, even in the waiting. And looking back, I can see God’s Provident Hand and the truth of His perfect timing. 

My dear friends and family, I have the upmost confidence that the Lord will continue to show his faithfulness, over and over again—because that is who He is. Faithful. Provident. Good.

Love,

Audrey 

How have you seen God at work this week? I'd love to hear from you.