SIT & WAIT

Posted on November 2, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

Back in  2014, I wrote a musical play based on the story of Esther from the Bible.  This beautiful book reads like a fairy tale, where a lovely young woman is chosen to sit beside the ruler of the most powerful nation of the time. She is selected for her beauty by the King. She has already been chosen by God to fulfill His plan for His people. During this story, we never hear God’s name mentioned, but it is apparent that He has been woven carefully and meticulously throughout the text.  God has a plan for all of us.  Right now it would not seem so, with all the chaos going on around us, but even in our darkest hours, He is right there with us and will deliver us into a better place eventually.  The love story in Esther is not only between a man and woman, but between us and our God.

These are the lyrics I wrote for the song “WAITING” from the musical version of Esther’s story, “SUCH A TIME AS THIS,” with music by Sarah Siegler.  I think the words are indicative of the times that we try to wait and understand God.  We will never fully comprehend His wisdom, but everything He does is for a purpose.

My God, you have placed me here for a reason.

I don’t know what it is.

I wish I knew your plan for me.

I know I should be patient,

but my mind is filled with fear.

I sit and wait and wonder why.

Why have you chosen ME to be in this place?

Am I the one who must make sure that your work is done?

I know that with you I can do anything.

I will always trust in you.

You are the God of my people.

Just help me to understand what you would have me do.

I’s hard to wait, Lord –  it’s so hard to wait.

I give to you my all.

Use me as you will.

I trust in your direction for my life.

I know I am  your instrument

and you will guide my way.

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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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12 Responses to SIT & WAIT

  1. davidkitz says:
    November 2, 2021 at 9:24 am

    These are great truths, Kathy. God has a plan for each of us. Let’s listen for it and walk it out.

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  2. Dee ❤ Sealed In Christ says:
    November 2, 2021 at 9:25 am

    I love that you’re so creative ♥

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  4. oneta hayes says:
    November 2, 2021 at 11:24 pm

    I’m sure that was very effective. Was it sung with musical instruments. I would love to have heard it. Blessings.

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    • atimetoshare.me says:
      November 3, 2021 at 9:09 am

      It had a piano accompaniment and could have added oboe or flute. The young woman who wrote the music lived in Connecticut and I in minnesota. It was a long distance collaboration but we’ll worth it.

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  5. hatrack4 says:
    November 3, 2021 at 6:51 am

    Wonderful words that apply to any of us, not just a queen.

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  6. bigskybuckeye says:
    November 6, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    As I read the lyrics, I see the images of many of God’s chosen messengers from Mary, mother of Jesus, to the tireless efforts of Mother Teresa.

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    • atimetoshare.me says:
      November 6, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      We all see
      To have difficulty being patient. It seems whenever I ask for patience God sends me another situation to be patient about!

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