A Different Question
For a long time, I thought peace would come when God changed the situation.
When the door opened.
When the relationship improved.
When the answer arrived.
When the burden lifted.
But some of the greatest lessons of my faith have happened while I was still waiting.
I have discovered that God's presence is not something I experience only after the breakthrough. His presence is available in the uncertainty, in the disappointment, in the unanswered questions, and in the ordinary moments I often overlook.
Sometimes God changes the situation.
Sometimes He changes me.
Sometimes He does both.
When I shift my focus from demanding answers to seeking His presence, I begin to notice that He has been walking with me all along.
The struggle may still be real.
The grief may still be real.
The waiting may still be real.
But His presence is real too.
Today, I am choosing a different question.
Not, "Lord, when will this change?"
But, "Lord, show me where You are in this moment."
Because I am learning that the greatest gift is not always an immediate solution.
Sometimes it is discovering that God was with me the entire time.
Dee Bloomingmoore 🌺
Throughout my personal journey, I've realized that waiting is often painted as a passive period filled with frustration, but it can actually be a profound time of spiritual growth and presence. The key lies in changing the questions we ask ourselves and God. Instead of anxiously demanding, "Lord, when will this change?" or "What are You going to do about this?" we can ask, "Lord, how are You inviting me to experience You here?" This shift invites us to embrace the present, finding God not just in the breakthroughs but in the very moments where uncertainty and struggle feel overwhelming. It's been in these seemingly ordinary or difficult moments that I sensed a real, comforting presence guiding me and strengthening my faith. From my experience, this perspective helps soften the edge of disappointment and the weight of waiting. The struggle and grief don't instantly vanish, but a new awareness blooms—that I'm not alone. Sometimes, God changes the situation; other times, He uses the waiting period to change us, shaping our character and deepening our trust. By focusing on God's presence during these times, I discovered a wellspring of peace that doesn't rely on circumstances improving first. It’s this peace that sustains me, reminding me that the greatest gift is not always an immediate solution but the realization that God has been with me all along, even in the waiting.
