Courageous Waiting

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Courageous Waiting

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Heidi Viars

February 7, 2014

I wait for plane, and bus, and train,
I wait in sunshine, snow, and rain.
I wait for kids and husband, too.
Sometimes until my face turns blue.

I wait in grocery stores a lot.
I wait for perfect parking spots.
Sometimes I wait with patient smiles
While people push through narrow aisles.

Sometimes I wait in quiet calm,
And sometimes with a sweaty palm.
In all my wait I found out this,
That life is all a waiting bliss.

And while I wait for waits to end –
To finally see my Lord, my friend –
I read His Word that says to me
To wait for Him courageously.
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Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14(NASB)

(Poem and Pictures, Heidi Viars, 2014)

40 responses to “Courageous Waiting”

Mirada

February 15, 2014

Excellent word.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 20, 2014
  
  Thank you for reading!
  
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cshowers

February 10, 2014

Amen Heidi. That was beautiful. I too wait. 🙂

Much love,
Cheryl

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 20, 2014
  
  Be blessed knowing He is with you, while you wait, dearest Cheryl
  
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Especially Made

February 10, 2014

I’m so encouraged by this! Waiting can be so hard, but what a beautiful reminder of who we’re waiting for! I’m excited just thinking about that glorious day when I finally see my Savior! God bless you, sister!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 10, 2014
  
  I agree, waiting is hard. But God is faithful … “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” … even in the waiting 🙂 Blessings to you, sister!
  
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Heartfelt Reflections

February 9, 2014

I wait a lot, too… :). You’ve captured it all so honestly and realistically… And beautifully! Can’t wait to see my Savior! ;). Or maybe I can if I wait courageously…!? Thanks so much for sharing your gifts with us! God bless you!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2014
  
  Thank you for your visit, Ali! Your Heartfelt Reflections are wonderful and I appreciate your teaching heart so very much! Let’s continue to encourage one another in the wait … 🙂 Blessings to you!
  
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Liz Meiners

February 9, 2014

Makes me think of Habakkuk and his waiting….”though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay”. It’s hard to wait on God’s timing but also wonderful to know His timing is perfect.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2014
  
  Thanks Liz for visiting. While the verse you mentioned speaks about the impending judgement, in waiting for it, we can make sure we spread the Good News about Jesus and how He saves from the wrath of God. Great thought! Blessings to you in your waiting!
  
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Patty Perkins

February 8, 2014

Well said! Life is a lot of waiting. Thanks for the encouragement to wait courageously.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2014
  
  Thanks Patty … yes, life is so much about waiting … let’s keep encouraging one another in it and to look to our Savior!
  
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melodylowes

February 8, 2014

Ah, the waiting game. And while we wait? Work to be done…. Thanks, Heidi!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2014
  
  Lot’s of work, Melody! Blessings to you while you wait and work and work and wait 🙂
  
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  1. melodylowes
    
    February 9, 2014
    
    There is joy in the work, for sure. Be blessed as you serve well this week!
    
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greenlightlady

February 8, 2014

Heidi, this flows so beautifully. I smiled as I read it since I am also a waiting mother (and waiting daughter of the King).

Blessings ~ Wendy

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2014
  
  Yes, waiting mothers unite 🙂 … blessings to you as you wait for your Father and King!
  
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Nancy Ruegg

February 8, 2014

Thank you, Heidi, for your unique, creative take on one of life’s constants: waiting. Now when we wait we can smile, remembering your clever poem!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2014
  
  Thanks, Nancy … Blessings as you wait (and continue to be a blessing :-))
  
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Kathie at hisglorysm

February 8, 2014

Reblogged this on hisglorysm and commented:
Playing the “waiting game” more often than you would like? Then be encouraged as I was after reading the encouraging verse of Heidi Viars! ( :

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 8, 2014
  
  Thank you, dear Kathie, for the re-blog 🙂
  
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Kathie at hisglorysm

February 8, 2014

Hey Heidi! I love the light, encouraging lilt given to what is (for many) so burdensome–WAITING! You are such a treasure! (Am reblogging to pass on the loveliness!)

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 8, 2014
  
  You are right, waiting is often so very burdensome. We often just don’t see the sense in it … however, sometimes God allows us to get glimpses of His plans … which are always good! … Blessings to you, Kathie
  
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theywhoseek

February 8, 2014

Love this Heidi . . . waiting ever so patiently . . . for our Lord’s return 🙂

~ Thank you for blessings us with this ~

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 8, 2014
  
  You blessed me with your comment and presence, Debby! Thank you!
  
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lenwilliamscarver

February 8, 2014

I love this poem, it is so spot on. I too anxiously await our Lord and Savior to answer my prayers, I am finding the lesson of patience is what he is teaching me much to my dislike. His plan and purpose is what will be.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 8, 2014
  
  I have found that patience is something I need most when I have it least 😦 … Yes, His plans and purpose is what will be! Thanks so much for stopping by and blessing me with your words of encouragement, Len!
  
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Susan Irene Fox

February 7, 2014

What a wonderful verse to commit to memory. It will make waiting in those green pastures all the more pleasant.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 8, 2014
  
  Thanks for your visit, Susan … waiting seems to mark out so much of our lives … and while we wait, He teaches our hearts 🙂 Blessings to you, friend!
  
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Stephen Nielsen

February 7, 2014

I have a feeling in reading this that you wait a lot for people in your family–to serve them. And in your business too. Are you patient in waiting? Thinking about it for myself, I am getting impatient with the Lord for what I want to do in ministry. He seems to be dragging His feet. But then, maybe I am not listening to what He is telling me to do. I’m not sure that my idea’s are His ideas. Hey thanks for this good post.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 7, 2014
  
  Currently, we are finding ourselves on the waiting end of an adoption process. I always thought God would take our willingness and bless it, IMMEDIATELY. I am finding how prideful I am at times thinking God is in need of anything I have. He is much more interested in my heart than in any service I might be able to offer Him. He wants to produce a patient, unconditional love in me… and I think many times waiting is the honing device in His hand to produce it 🙂 Thanks for your visit, Stephen!
  
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  1. Stephen Nielsen
    
    February 7, 2014
    
    You are right. God doesn’t really need us. But He wants our wailing heart. I will pray for you in this adoption process. Sound exciting.
    
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    1. Heidi Viars
      
      February 7, 2014
      
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poetrycottage

February 7, 2014

Hi dear Heidi, I was becoming worried about not seeing you around for a while, getting ready to contact you. So lovely to see you here again … lets hold hands and wait for Him one and all. Sending hugs xxx

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 7, 2014
  
  It’s good to be back and write and read … heading over to your place soon … Looking forward to reading what God has been doing in your life ((((Hugs))))
  
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  1. poetrycottage
    
    February 8, 2014
    
    So sweet what you said Heidi … “heading over to your place soon” … the front door’s always open for you xxx
    
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Skye

February 7, 2014

I can hardly wait to see Him face to face!!! How wonderful Heidi!!! Hugs!!!!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 7, 2014
  
  Me too, Skye! What a day that will be … Thanks so much for stopping by, dear friend!
  
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heavenlyraindrops

February 7, 2014

I can’t wait to see Him, either, Heidi. Nice

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 7, 2014
  
  Can you just imagine ???? Then all the waiting will be just a faint memory 🙂 Thanks for stopping in, Sue!
  
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