Patience & Waiting

Do you struggle with Patience? I sure do! I am tightly wound and always in a hurry. I want it, and I want it now! I want a faster microwave, a faster internet connection, and faster "fast food"! I hate waiting in line at the checkout stand, the post office, the drive-through window, and waiting to eat at a restaurant. I would rather eat NOW at Taco Bell than wait in line for a steak at Outback! (actually, that might be an exaggeration)

Sadly, we often assume the same "spirit of impatience" with God as we walk our daily spiritual path. We want God to act NOW. We want to see his answers to our prayers NOW. Yet the Scripture says that we should "wait patiently for the Lord" (Psalm 40:1)

One of the greatest mistakes Christians make on a daily basis is getting ahead of the Lord and His will for our life because of impatience. Remember this promise: "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord." (Psalm 37:23) So if God has a plan for my life, and an answer for every situation, and a solution to every problem....why do I strike out on my own and mess things up? Because I'm not used to waiting.

Lord, teach us to be patient. Help us to WAIT for you to speak, to show us the way. Help us to follow the Pillar of Cloud by day and the Pillar of Fire by night! Thank you for being patient with us, when we are rarely patient with you!

Thanks for your prayers. Chemo went well yesterday. God is helping me. I love you!