It's okay to cry out

I'm doing the women's bible study at my church. We're studying Beth Moore's David: Seeking a heart like His. I've never done a Beth Moore study before, and I knew by week one, why everyone else I know that has done one of her studies, loves it. The way she brings things together is simply amazing and makes you look at things differently and through fresh eyes. I've already learned so much and been convicted several times, and we're not even halfway through.

Doing the study, and the daily homework, reminds me that I am a total work in progress, and that's okay. It is actually the way God intended it. He doesn't want us to get too comfortable in our skin. He wants to challenge us. He wants us to keep striving to be the best version of ourselves and to submit to His will for our life. He wants us to serve others cheerfully and lovingly. And, he wants us to be real with Him.

One of the homework studies dealt with crying out loud to God telling him all your troubles. He wants you to be specific, not superficial. That was a complete eye-opener for me. We've all had our struggles, and at some point, I'm sure we've prayed for God to help us through them. I know I have. But, I can say that while I've prayed for certain things, I am not sure if I was specific, giving Him every minute detail of what I was struggling with. I figured He knew, after all He knows everything. But, when I was doing the homework and then discussed this part with my small group at bible study, it was clear that the Lord was laying it on my heart that I needed to get specific and give Him the nitty gritty details. And, oh my goodness, let me tell you what a blessing this is. Give it a try, if you haven't - I highly suggest it. Does it mean that any struggle you have is fixed immediately? No. But, it gives you hope during the "waiting" period of life and it lets you be real with your Creator, and that's something you need and He treasures.

This song really speaks to me during times when I am having a struggle and am waiting on the Lord for guidance or for an answer. I'm hoping it speaks to you to.



While I'm Waiting lyrics
I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Takeing every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord