.waiting.

Came across a great quote from Paul Tripp in his book A Shelter in the Time of Storm on waiting. So many times in my life I've wondered at God's timing, and yet his purpose is always loving as he shapes us through periods of waiting.

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"
Ps. 27:14

"Waiting for the Lord isn't about God forgetting you, forsaking you, or being unfaithful to his promises. It's actually God giving you time to consider his glory and to grow stronger in faith. Remember, waiting isn't just about what you are hoping for at the end of the wait, but also about what you will become as you wait.

The reality of waiting is that it's an expression of God's goodness. He is wise and loving. His timing is always right, and his focus isn't so much on what you will experience and enjoy, but on what you will become. He is committed to using every tool at his disposal to rescue you from yourself and to shape you into the likeness of his Son. The fact is that waiting is one of his primary shaping tools."