"Qavah is a word filled with action and purpose....You could think of qavah as looking with hope in the tension of life....These passages [Ps. 27:13-14; Ps 40:1; Is 33:2; Is 40:31] help us to see that Biblical waiting is active and intentional, especially when life gets twisted and complicated. I don't know about you, but that's not how I've typically thought about waiting. It feels more like empty space. It seems to be entirely passive, something happening to me. Qavah helps us to see waiting as purposeful, even productive." ~Mark Vroegop, "Waiting Isn't a Waste"
On a recent road trip, the hubby and I had many hours together to share our hearts and to talk about what God is doing in each of us as we wait. The entry in Strong's Dictionary is H6960: "probably originally twist, then of tension of enduring, waiting". That's exactly what we're feeling these days as we feel the tension of many things out of our control and seek wisdom to know where we should be exercising agency. In the midst of that twisting and pulling, sometimes gratitude can feel like panning for gold. I think I have learned to expect the waiting when we are overseas, but somehow, waiting on this side of the globe still surprises me.
While we actively wait, I notice God's provision all around me. Love letters written in the snow by my faithful husband.
A trustworthy repairman from Hudson Appliance. We are beginning to see him way too often, but we're thankful for his knowledge and willingness. And for our budget line for home repairs.
A beautiful wedding celebration. Fun fact: we've known Daniel, the groom, and his family for ten years, but one day in my lymphedema appointment, I realized my specialist, Sabrina, was dating Daniel. So many fun connections and a joy to come alongside these two as they begin their new life together.
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