The man who has waited upon God commands the demon to depart, and the tormented one is free. Waiting upon God is not wasted time, although it many times may seem to you as well as to others that you are doing nothing. Waiting on God includes fasting, prayer, and just plain waiting. When we pray, we talk to God. Let God speak to you.
Self is restless and impatient, always clamoring for action or for attention, or for gratification.
Self is mindful of the things that are of this world, the things of the flesh. Then wait in His presence and let Him speak to your soul about the things of self which have not yet been denied.