Expectancy

Expectations are measuring sticks of the world
They shadow our eyes from the miracles that happen every day.
They are what we assume will happen based on the past
They are what we want to happen based on our own desires

But expectations limit, based on our earthly desires
They have no vision of the infinite
If we hold to our expectations
We are limited to the scope of our own reality
By the confines of our personal experiences and knowledge
Rather than the expanse of possibility
The limitless plans of Him who has no boundaries

Let expectations free into the wind
Give up striving for others' happiness
And instead, hold your breath with expectancy
Waiting to see what amazing things will occur today
Delighting in the things that just happen

A smile from a stranger
A story that makes you spontaneously laugh from your gut
Random meetings with friends old and new
A message from a loved one just to say they are thinking of you
The meal you've prepared being cleaned off the plates
A forgotten song you love coming on the radio
A shadow sliced by a sliver of sun
Getting out of bed and putting both feet on the floor
Your body taking another breath without conscious effort
Your dreams in color...

Wait on Him in expectancy
Not waiting for Him to do something we are hoping for
But simply waiting to see what He will do and say
...Just hold your breath and wait