'Waiting'

I can't imagine what it must have been like, back before the days when motorized engines were readily available, before boats were propelled by machine rather than wind or man-power or even steam.
 There were times where all that the sailors could rely on was God to give fair wind and favor for their travels.  This painting depicts the wife of a sailor waiting on shore as she can see the ship carrying her beloved husband in sight, yet even after the long wait while he's been months at sea, he is now within sight and she is still waiting.  The tide has to be just right in order for the ship to get close enough to the shore to anchor out and bring the crewman ashore.  Truly I think that the waiting is what sometimes makes that long awaited moment all the more joyous. I think Psalms 9:10 says it well, And those who have knowledge of Your Name will put their faith in You; because you, Lord, have ever given Your help to those who were waiting for you."  When we need patience to sit within sight of the very things we have waited on, we can always have faith that God will continue to give help and strength where it's needed.  

God I pray, "Now may You who gives comfort and strength in waiting make Aunt Carla and all that are surrounding her of the same mind with one another in harmony with Christ Jesus…" Romans 15:5 (put into my own words).