Hurry Up and Wait...

An old phrase that I have heard many times. I believe it is something that those in the military have experienced, but most of the public has also experienced the same. We work hard to prepare and get things ready, but once we are there, we have to wait for the right time. Sometimes that time never comes. It can be frustrating and seem pointless at times, but when action is needed, it is then that those who prepared, got ready, and were waiting, will shine. I had my own experience. I had mentioned that there was water on my ears because the eustachian tubes were not draining. I had already struggled for almost a month. I am by no means saying my struggle is worse but that it is frustrating to deal with. I took medication and did what was asked. I had an appointment with a specialist who I hoped would do something to make things go back to normal. I did everything I could to clear my hearing, only to be told I had to wait another two months before they could do anything. Apparently it can take the body that long to restore itself and so insurance won’t cover it yet. Now the wait. Will my body do what it’s meant to do? Will God step in and supernaturally restore my hearing... maybe even better than it was? Are there lessons I can, and maybe need to learn, as I face a hearing disability... even for a few months. If I had waited 12 weeks without any attempts to clear things up, I would have to wait even longer. As Christians, we need to be ready. We sometimes wait until the need arises and then try to get ready. Often, it is too late. It is better to be ready and not have to intervene than to be unprepared and maybe not only fail to help someone else in need, but even fall short ourselves. If I get to 12 weeks and find no relief, then there are still things they can do. If I am prepared, by the Holy Spirit, through God’s word, and I face challenges that go beyond what I know, that is not the end. We have a God that does the impossible for those whose trust is in Him. If I find that my hearing becomes permanently destroyed (which I obviously pray is not the case), God will still use me, just in a different way. God’s ability to heal or to use us, even in our broken state, is all the hope I need. Hurry up. Turn to God. Be Alert. Be available. Trust. Father, I am Yours. You created me in my mother’s womb. You know the plans You have for me. I entrust myself into Your care to be used by You. Amen