Not just hoping. Expecting.

 Hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. (Romans 8:24-25)

For months I wasn't paying God much heed. Now, just recently, I am trying to pick up where I left off, acknowledging His existence. Prayer blog, BSF, Next Generation Mentoring. I'm making an effort. One thing has stuck with my from Chapter Four of A Place of Quiet Rest. It's the idea that my time spent with God (in the morning!) is the most important time spent in my day. Once I've done that, I've done the most important thing. This concept helps me, because I am ultimately a to-do-list maker, a time manager, a priority arranger. Most important thing done by 8:30 a.m.! Right on.

The Romans verse made me think of Sara (younger sister, dearest friend) and all that I hope for for her. She's been batted around for a long time now, with one sadness upon another, and she's frustrated and losing hope. I just want to make it better. On page 78 in A Place of Quiet Rest:


Now there comes to mind a friend who is in need. We would gladly meet that need out of our own supply, if we could. But our meager resources are not sufficient. Then we remember there is One whose supply never runs out...We go to His door and knock. When He delays coming to the door, we continue knocking, appealing earnestly for our friend in need, until He comes and grants our request.


Lord, I can't fix this situation in Sara's life, but nothing is too difficult for You. Show me how to be the sister that You want me to be. And please, please intervene.