Waiting

Spring seems to be having a hard time coming forth this year.
There definitely are signs...the birds, the grass is slowly becoming 
   green...
But I keep looking up into those barren branches,
Looking with anticipation for the green...

I believe this spring is a picture of the longings and desires of our 
   hearts.
We have prayed, seen in the Spirit, believed the promises...
But we continue to wait..and wait.

But the promise is so close...
That which you know is there but is yet hidden is about to burst,
It's about to come forth.

But we continue to wait...

Oh, but let us not give up hope,
The signs of promise are beginning to appear.
Let us continue to stand..continue to persevere, continue to contend, believe and trust...

Let us keep our eyes open wide,
With much anticipation and child-like wonder.
Let us have our pens and pencils ready to record the goodness of the story...
The goodness of our God.

Yes, it is ready to burst forth!