‘What do you do when you’ve done all you can?’
Those are the words to a song that just came to mind.
The answer comes back: ‘stand’.
When you’ve done all that you can, in your strength, and you are waiting for God to do what you cannot, you ‘stand’.
There are a few verses that come to mind. One of which my mom just shared with me, as she was using it to encourage herself.
Psalm 37:7: Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Isaiah 64:4 Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Exodus 14:13-14 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still”
Isaiah 40:31: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint’
Isaiah 41:1 ‘Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength! Let them come forward and speak; let us meet together at the place of judgment’
I could go on and on with these verses. There are times in your life that you will not know what the next step should be. If you have done all you can, in your own power, it’s time to ‘stand still and see the goodness of the Lord’. And please know, I know this instruction is far harder to do than just saying it. It will take a continuing renewing of your mind to hold fast and to trust God with the outcome.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for being such a gracious God and Father. Thank you for anchoring us with verses when we don’t know what the next steps should be and everything may seem dark in front of us. Continue to give us hope and faith, that you are working things out for our good, and for your glory.