What To Do While You're Waiting

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If nothing sticks to Teflon, how can Teflon stick
to the pan? Why do they put flotation devices
under airplane seats instead of parachutes?
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Why do we drive on parkways and park on
driveways? If Denny's is open 24 hours a
day, every day of the year, why do they have
locks on the doors?
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Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii? Why
are there mosquitoes?
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Why does God WAIT to answer prayers?
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When Lord?
How Long, Lord?
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PHASE 1 DREAM
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PHASE 1 DREAM PHASE 2 DECISION
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PHASE 1 DREAM PHASE 2 DECISION PHASE 3
DELAY
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PHASE 1 DREAM PHASE 2 DECISION PHASE 3
DELAY
e.g. Noah, Abraham, Joseph, David
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DREAM ? DECISION ? DELAY ? DIFFICULTY ? DEAD
END ? DELIVERANCE
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DREAM ? DECISION ? DELAY ? DIFFICULTY ? DEAD
END ? DELIVERANCE
Birth of a Vision (1-2) ? Death of a Vision
(3-5) ?Gods Fulfillment of the Vision (6)
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DREAM ? DECISION ? DELAY ? DIFFICULTY ? DEAD
END ? DELIVERANCE
Birth of a Vision (1-2) ? Death of a Vision
(3-5) ?Gods Fulfillment of the Vision (6)
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Exodus 13 Paperback pg. 48 Hardback pg. 67
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• To prepare you for whats ahead (v.17-18)

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• To prepare you for whats ahead (v.17-18)
• To strengthen your faith in God

Dont forget how the Lord your God has led you
through the desert for the past 40 years. He
wanted to find out if you were truly willing to
obey Him and depend on Him. Deut.82 (CEV)
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Numbers 13 Paperback pg. 103 Hardback pg. 143
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Instead focus on Gods presence
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Instead focus on Gods presence
Ill never leave you nor forsake you. Heb.135
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Instead focus on Gods presence
So do not fear, for I am with you do not be
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen
you and help you I will uphold you with My
righteous right hand. Isaiah 4110
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Dont begin comparing
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Dont begin comparing
We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves
with some who commend themselves. When they
measure themselves by themselves and compare
themselves with themselves, they are not wise. 2
Corinthians 1012
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Dont begin comparing
We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians
57
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Instead focus on Gods promises (v.30)
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Philippians 413 I can do all things through
Christ who strengthens me. Psalm 14513 The
Lord is faithful to all His promises. 2
Corinthians 120 For no matter how many promises
God has made, they are Yes in
Christ. Message Whatever God has promised gets
stamped with the Yes of Jesus.
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Dont be impatient.
Impatience will get you into trouble. Proverbs
192
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Instead trust Gods timing
Rest in the Lord wait patiently for Him to act
... Don't fret and worry--it only leads to
harm. Psalm 377-8 (LB)
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Instead trust Gods timing
God has set the right time for everything."
Ecclesiastics 311
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Instead trust Gods timing
Do everything without complaining or
arguing. Philippians 214
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Instead trust Gods timing
Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or
you will be judged as an example of patience in
the face of suffering, take the prophetswe
consider blessed those who have persevered.
James 59-11
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If only Go back
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If only second guessing yourself Go
back
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If only second guessing yourself Go
back idealizing the past
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Instead persist
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Instead persist
Law of the harvest A man reaps what he
sows Galatians 67
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Instead persist
Law of the harvest A man reaps what he
sows Galatians 67
Youll reap more than you sow.
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Instead persist
Law of the harvest A man reaps what he
sows Galatians 67
Youll reap more than you sow. Theres always a
delay
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Instead persist
Law of the harvest A man reaps what he
sows Galatians 67
Youll reap more than you sow. Theres always a
delay ( the growing season).
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Instead persist
Youll reap more than you sow. Theres always a
delay ( the growing season).
Let us never grow tired of doing what's right,
for if we do not faint, we'll reap a harvest at
the right time. Galatians 69
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Instead Persist in prayer
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Instead Persist in prayer
You need to pray continually and not lose
heart." Luke 181
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Instead Persist in prayer for strength
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Instead Persist in prayer for strength
Those who wait upon the Lord, will renew their
strength. Theyll mount up with wings like
eagles. Theyll run and not be weary. Theyll
walk and not faint." Isaiah 4031
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They forgot the many times God showed them His
love, and they rebelled at the Red Sea. But He
saved them as He promised. But they quickly
forgot again! They wouldn't wait for God to act."
Psalm 1067-8 (GN), 13 (LB)
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They forgot the many times God showed them His
love, and they rebelled at the Red Sea. But He
saved them as He promised. But they quickly
forgot again! They wouldn't wait for God to act."
Psalm 1067-8 (GN), 13 (LB)
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Instead Develop a thankful spirit
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good Psalm
1361 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this
is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1
Thessalonians 518
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Instead Develop a thankful spirit
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as
Lord, continue to live in him, rooted built up
in him, strengthened in the faith as you were
taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Coloss
ians 26-7
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Instead Develop a thankful spirit
Praise the Lord, I tell myself, and never forget
the good things he does for me. Pslam1032
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Instead Develop a thankful spirit
Shows most clearly in adversity
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These things won't happen right away. Slowly,
steadily, surely, the time approaches when the
vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do
not despair, for these things will surely come to
pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue
a single day! Habakkuk 23 (LB)
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Waiting for God?
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Waiting for God?
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Waiting for God?
Hes waiting for You
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Waiting for God?
Hes waiting for You to learn to trust Him.
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LEARN TO STOP
Being fearful Exaggerating Complaining Quitting F
orgetting
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LEARN TO STOP
TRUST GODS
Being fearful ? Presence Exaggerating
? Promises Complaining ? Timing Quitting ? Stre
ngth Forgetting ? Blessings
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