One more painful doctor visit and i would know if i could have a child or not. Wait by russel kelfer is a precious poem i stumbled upon a few years ago. You are who you are for a reason read more poetry by russell kelfer. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. I ran across this poem the other day on a blog i read, and it was as if god just answered my question, in black and white, as to why we always have to wait. If only god would tell me, yes, someday you will have a baby, or even no, my plans for you do not include a child, then i would have either been. This beautifully designed, 2 sided laminated card has 48 bible verses describing your true identity in christ. As russell kelfer so well expressed in one of my alltime favorite peoms, wait below, i often wished i could see enough of gods plan at least. When life is punching you in the face, being in a period of waiting can is frustrating but when you come out the other side it can be very transforming.
I now celebrate 27 years of marriage, 5 amazing kids, a book and film on my life story and our second feature film soon to be released in 2016. His legacy of engaging, practical application bible studies, poems, and fictional stories written in. The wait poem by russell kelfer i had the privilege of sitting under his teaching ministry in san antonio, years ago. Wait by russell kelfer for about twenty years ive had this poem never knowing who wrote it. The poem wait by russell kelfer has meant a lot to me over the.
Waiting for answers, waiting for drs, waiting for phone calls, waiting for appointments, and most of all, waiting on the lord to tell us what he wants us to do. Every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a. His name was russell kelfer, and he wrote a poem about waiting. Walter russell s most popular book is the secret of light. Waitby russell kelfer desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried. Sometimes you run across a poem that just inspires and encourages you to continue to hold on to the lord and all of his promises. Why waiting on god is frustrating and transforming. Kelfer 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at. This person sure has a nifty grasp on so many things. Russell kelfer speaks to our human desire every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a profound and meaningful waythe kind of piece you keep close by to share its gentle wisdom. For more than 20 years, russell kelfers inspirational poem, wait, has ministered to countless individuals, yet the authors identity was always unknownuntil now. The book of luke tells of the disciples arguing in the upper room during the passover meal about who was. Gods encouragement for uncertain times by kelfer, russell. Russell kelfer 19332000 was a bible teacher in san antonio, texas for over 25 years.
The evil of not waiting on god is that we oppose gods will to exalt himself in mercy. To edit or update the above biography on russell l. Books by walter russell author of the secret of light. Wait a poem by russell kelfer christian poems, waiting on god. Kelfer 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Russell kelfer speaks to our human desire to hear gods plan for our life and our subsequent frustration when we feel we are met with his silence. I just read this poem from the book im reading right now. During his life time he was active in a broad variety of christian projects ranging from education to a worlds fair pavilion. It was my last chance, after numerous failed attempts. Every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a profound and meaningful waythe kind of piece you keep close by to share its gentle wisdom. Pick up a copy of heartstone and sample 45% of the book for free. Very pertinent to those of us that struggle with accepting gods timing. Wait gods encouragement for uncertain times by russell l.
Russell kelfer speaks to our human desire to hear gods plan for our life and our. Wait by russell kelfer desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried. God makes us wait to reveal our true motives, to develop patience in our lives, to transform our character and to build intimacy and dependency upon him. Its a very nice book about keeping ones self physically, spiritually and emotionally pure. The poem wait by russell kelfer has meant a lot to me over the years. Wait a poem by russell kelfer waiting on god, quotes. Buy wait by russell kelfer in hardback format at koorong 1591770300. It was written by russell kelfer and included in his book wait. It seems to be a constant battle to wait for the lord, and yet it is a battle worth pursuing for there is nothing in all the world like the peace and comfort a loving savior offers in a world of conflict.
You are who you are for a reason march 23, 2012 at 6. We must learn to live with them until such time as god. Selected poems by russell readprint discipleship tape ministries. Russell lee kelfer was born in san antonio, texas, november 14, 1933 and was welcomed into the presence of his lord february 3, 2000. See all books authored by russell kelfer, including wait, and self control living studies, and more on thriftbooks.
Wait poem by russell kelfer patiently waiting on god. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound hard cover. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is a beautiful poem by russel kelfer about why our loving heavenly father may be causing us to wait. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Part of the name of this book is a survey of explicit content in the holy book.
A journey to discovering the heart of god by russell kelfer, marianne r. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, out. A journey to discovering the heart of god by russell. Wait on the lord to turn your trials into triumphs and heartbreak into healing. Rick warrens the purpose driven life, the worlds top seller apart from the bible. Wait by russell kelfer, 1995 desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried. Gods encouragement for uncertain times by russell l. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Wait a poem by russell kelfer waiting on god, quotes about god. It was not my nature to be still, to wait, and to remain idle. As russell kelfer so well expressed in one of my alltime favorite peoms, wait below, i often wished i could see enough of gods plan at least to know if the battle was even worth such grief.
Hats off to smith for providing an excellent encyclopedia of where. Russell kelfer biography russell kelfer biography and list of works russell kelfer books. Walter russell has 47 books on goodreads with 2672 ratings. Every once in a while, a rare poetic treasure emerges and speaks to us in a profound and meaningful waythe kind of piece you keep close by to share its gentle. Russell kelfer 19332000 other chapel pages and branches of please select from dropdown menu, and click go now. Wait by russell kelfer, marianne r richmond illustrator. Why waiting on god is never a waste of time podcast 21.
Wait for him prayer for anxiety powerful words when i needed them the most. Russell kelfer 19332000 was an elder and bible teacher at wayside chapel in san antonio, texas for more than 20 years. Please enjoy it with me and raise up a prayer of thanksgiving for mr. Teach us, o lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work. That poem has now been put into a beautiful little gift book with a journal this book is not available through revive our hearts. A layman and business man, his practical application bible. To own your own copy of the poem book called follow me contact dtm by calling 18003757778 or emailing. Desperately, helplessly, longingly, i cried quietly, patiently, lovingly, god replied. I have shared it once before, but wanted to share again. Russell kelfer 1933 2000 listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker j.
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