What does it mean to wait for something?

What does it mean to wait for something?

Waiting for something would imply that you are to receive the object in question. You are waiting on the cashier (because you rely on her to continue) but you are waiting FOR your receipt, the object which you will receive.

What’s the difference between’i’ve been waiting’and’i will have waited’?

We would normally say something such as “I’ve been waiting for X [amount of time],” but these phrases would also work in this instance. ‘I will have been waiting’ is in the future continuous tense. It means that the action will be happening at some moment in the future. ‘I will have waited’ is in the future perfect tense.

Where does the phrase ” Wait on line ” come from?

It’s a southernism extended into African American speech that has, in the last few years, become trendy. The exception is another regionalism, New York City, where people “wait on” line rather than “wait in” line. +1 Good point and great link.

What does Blessed are all who wait for him?

Blessed are all who wait for him!” (NIV) Julie Gillies’ book, Prayers for a Woman’s Soul will refresh your heart and help you pray for yourself. Stop by Leah DiPascal’s blog and share a prayer request that you’re waiting for God to answer.

Blessed are all who wait for him!” (NIV) Julie Gillies’ book, Prayers for a Woman’s Soul will refresh your heart and help you pray for yourself. Stop by Leah DiPascal’s blog and share a prayer request that you’re waiting for God to answer.

What should I do during my waiting period?

God is going to do the same thing with your waiting period. This time is no different than any other time. Start a gratitude journal – Or a daily gratitude list. Write down everything that you have to be thankful for each day, even the smallest of things.

What does the Bible say about waiting for God?

Today’s key verse tells us that after we pray and ask God for a need, want or desire, we should wait with expectancy and hope. You might be thinking, Leah, you just don’t understand. I’ve been waiting for God to answer my prayers for so long. Maybe you’ve resigned to believing there’s no hope.

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