Waiting patiently for God
always includes joyful expectation.
Without expectation
our waiting can get bogged down in the present.
When we wait in expectation
our whole beings are open to be surprised by joy.
It is this joyful expectation of God's coming
that offers vitality to our lives.
The expectation of the fulfilment
of God's promises to us
is what allows us to pay full attention
to the road on which we are walking.
Henri Nouwen
being still with Sandy
.. always appreciating the wisdom from Henri ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo!! Beautiful words :) Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Still Saturday, have a blessed day!!
ReplyDeleteYes, we begin the wait of Advent filled with hope and anticipation.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words for the season.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Encouraging... especially now when I seem to be staggering down the pathways/roads instead of simply walking with/for Him.
ReplyDeleteSooner or later, always and forever... all we have is Him... and that is a blessing beyond belief.
Thanks much, Karin.
Serene thoughts -- even from Monday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Karen
Idaho