Waiting for You
By Sindy Nagel
From the heart of God:
I sat here through the morning
At our normal meeting place
I watched with anticipation
But I never saw your face
I had many things to tell you
To help you through your day
But you didn’t have time to listen
Your ears weren’t turned my way
Then morning turned to noon time
And I still no word from you
I watched as you set your hands
To accomplish your “To Do”
Your busy schedule didn’t allow
For the plans I’d made for you
The grandfather in the corner
Chimed one, and then, chimed two
Your day was now half over
Not one thought had turned my way
Would you remember Me at all
As you hurried through your day?
The bus pulled up out in the street
The kids rushed in the door
No quiet time now in the house
As the clock sang out, “It’s four”
Soon your husband will be home from work
Fast food for dinner’s the plan
As you head off to sports practice
Piling the kids in your mini van
I thought maybe you’d talk to me
While you waited at the field
But the phone came out, your fingers flew
It’s that social media appeal
Back home, it’s eight and time to help
With homework at the table
I know you’d spend some time with Me
If only you were able
I hoped we’d have some time alone
As the clock rang the number ten
But exhausted from your busy day
You fell right into bed
Your eyelids were very heavy
And you drifted off to sleep
Straight into la la dreamland
No time for counting sheep
Tomorrow is another day
I’ll be in our usual place
Do you think you’ll make time for me?
Will I see your beautiful face?
No matter where you are in life
No matter what you do
I’m always just a whisper away
I am waiting here for you
The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I have not drawn back. (Isaiah 50:4-5)
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Give the Lord some time today to instruct you, strengthen you, and empower you to soar on wings like an eagle and not grow weary. Listen like one being taught. He is waiting for you.