“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7 NLT)
“And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:11-12 ESV)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12 NKJV)
I am sharing the following personal prayer in order to encourage anyone reading it to open their heart to God and share openly whatever is burning within. As I prayed this I was teetering on the edge of a “deferred hope” making my “heart sick.” It was a moment of truth for me as I had to choose between “faith and patience” or dropping my dream. As I am writing this I am choosing to keep on asking, seeking, and knocking, knowing that the door is going to open to a “tree of life.”
Here we go…
…”Father, Daddy,
Are you listening?
I know you are, but to be honest it doesn’t feel like it.
Why did you put such a huge dream in my heart just to keep me waiting for so long? When will you let me hit the road that you so clearly called me to travel?
This long held dream venture and lifelong ministry call that you have placed in my heart is burning beyond my ability to contain it. The desire to go is consuming me. I don’t know how much longer I can bear waiting.
Please help me to make the most of today, right where I am, just as it is. Help me to wait on you as you in so many areas and in so many ways have been waiting on me. I guess I am still learning to be content but not satisfied. Learning how to live for today while holding on to my hope for tomorrow.
Is that why I am still waiting?
You know that I’m ready to take the journey Lord. I just want to take off and share your love, lead some people into worship, teach the Word, lay hands on some people, set some people free, partner with you to expand your Kingdom, and live life to the fullest as long as I can.
I know that to some degree I am already doing these things, but it’s just not the same. My heart is bursting and breaking as you continue to tell me to wait.
One more thing.
I’m willing to travel this road on my own, but I would love a partner to take the ride with me.
Thank you for hearing my prayer. I long to hear your response.
In Jesus Name.
Amen (So be it!)”
I hope this encourages you to pray; exposing your longings, desires, and even temptations to give up and give in, as you consider…
…Eric’s Life Lesson # 448: A Prayer For Me