Songs for the waiting by magrey r devega is the perfect way to celebrate the season of advent the book is divided into daily meditations counting down each day of advent until christmas by using stanzas of traditional advent hymns along with correlated passages of the bible devega examines the meanings behind the lyrics and readings. Songs for the waiting uses advent hymns to lead you through a devotional for the advent season each day starts with a verse of a song and a passage from the bible then the author relates the chosen verses to our lives today finally the day ends with reflection and prayer i thought the author did a good job relating the hymns to life today. It is not about shopping partying gift wrapping and vacationing it is about resting trusting praying and seeking through the words of moving advent hymns and the powerful words of scripture songs for the waiting will help readers reclaim a sense of the beautiful anticipation and preparation that is central to advent. Im waiting im waiting on you lord and i am peaceful im waiting on you lord though its not easy but faithfully i will wait yes i will wait while im waiting i will serve you while im waiting i will worship while im waiting i will not faint i will not faint while im waitng by john waller 5 wait for you worship central