Today I was simply reminded by a garbage truck that passed me by with Psalms 27:14 “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart…” (NKJV). Other versions such as KJV don’t have the encourage part, but that part alone spoke truth to my heart.

There are times in life when we’ll go through rough patches. One of them for me a couple years ago was the death of my dad. Pain still lingers with questions of why he decided to take his own life.

You see, I’m not in a place where I’m normally use to being. I’m an ordained pastor and have always been active in minister more than I have been. But one reason being because there’s some healing that needed to be done. Also Covid came around soon after and made life all the more confusing.

However this verse simply reminded me to wait on the Lord. He has me where He wants me. I prayed for a job that will help me advance my goals and He provided. And did so at the right time. Times can be so tough and confusing that times you might even think you’ve lost your way. But sometimes God will use the unexpected, such as a garbage truck to remind you of His love for you.

Later on in the day as I was about to end my shift. One more scripture popped up on a billboard along the road that quoted Psalms 44:21 “God would surely have known it, for He knows the secrets of every heart” (NLT). It may not be the same version I just shared but to read God will strengthen my heart and now read He knows the secrets of our hearts had brought a lot of peace to my spirit. The reason is because there’s times I’m so busy but have these desires I want to accomplish for ministerial purposes that it tends to be discouraging at times. But the fact that I want to do what’s pleasing to Him. Even if I don’t get to do it as often as I’d like, it’s comforting to know that He already knows.

And with that I say to you. You may be struggling. Don’t give up. Wait on God to lead you in your timing. Know that He knows your heart and will lead you or provide for you when it’s time.

Rev G Woods