The Lord’s Favor

The Lord favors those who fear Him,
Those who wait for His faithfulness. Psalm 147:11

I believe I live in a healthy fear of the Lord. It was likely my earthly father’s rather passive nature compared to my mother’s authoritarian parenting. My view of God is as a loving father. My dad cared about my well being. He was a good provider. I did try not to cross him too bad, as I did see his anger once. But it was a healthy fear, more respect than afraid. That is how I view the Lord, my Heavenly Father too. Although I never thought about it before, maybe it is also tied to the favor of the Lord on my life because I walk in reverence to Him.

I am learning to wait on the Lord. Most of the time I wait on Him, though at times it has been less than well. At times I have tried to exert control in the waiting through doing my own thing. I have manipulated. I have been impatient. I have grumbled and complained. I have spent time blaming.

Knowing that He orders my steps, I have over time, learned to wait better. I have learned to wait by trusting His Word, staying in prayer and letting my heart and lips be full of worship.

Lord I thank You for Your favor on my life. Help me continue to have a healthy fear of You Lord and too faithfully wait on Your response, guidance and direction.