Expectations

Expectations

Lower your expectations of earth. This isn’t Heaven, so don’t expect it to be.

Max Lucado

Live each day with expectation because I have boundless resources. While you maintain high anticipation, be sure to place your hope in the right place. Right now you’re earthbound. You would like your suffering to end, and you’ve been hoping to find heaven on earth. But that won’t happen while this sin-cursed planet is plagued by the enemy of your soul. When you seek My help in your time of need, you can expect Me to listen, to advocate on your behalf, and to answer your prayers. Remember that My answers don’t always match your desires. But while you await My Son’s return, I’m working on a bigger plan, a purpose far beyond what you can visualize today.

Anticipate comfort in My presence, peace in the middle of chaos, hope that defies human understanding, joy in unlikely circumstances, and patience to wait for My timing in resolving your difficult issue. I see your pain. I hear your voice. Wait with patience.

In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

Psalm 5:3, NIV