waiting on God.
remain in our hearts, shaping our thoughts and actions. Thus, from one Sabbath to the next, and from one season to another, we must strive to maintain a holy and gracious mindset. We must be in the Spirit on the Lord's Day so that we may walk in the Spirit all week long.
2. Both on idle days and busy days, we must be found waiting on God. Some days in life are filled with labour and busyness, when our particular duties demand close and diligent attention. However, this does not excuse us from our continual attendance on God. Even when our hands are busy with worldly tasks, our hearts can still wait on God by maintaining an habitual awareness of His providence as our guide and His glory as our ultimate goal. In this way, we remain with Him even amidst our work.
Those who rise early, stay up late, and toil endlessly in pursuit of the world must still wait on God, for without His blessing, all their efforts are in vain. It is nothing but labour in vain, or even labour in the fire (Psalm 127:1-2).
Other days may be set aside for rest and leisure. Many of you may have time for recreation and enjoyment, but even when you lay aside your regular work, you must not set aside the duty of waiting on God. If, like Solomon, you decide to prove yourself with mirth and enjoy pleasure for a time (Ecclesiastes 2:1-3,), do not allow this to disrupt your communion with God. Keep your eyes fixed on Him even in such moments, and guard against neglecting your fellowship with Him during what you may call an agreeable time with friends.
Whether it is a day of labour or a day of rest, waiting on God will bring light to the burdens of work and sweetness to the comforts of repose. Whether you are occupied with much or little in the world,