Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Patience…
I’m not naturally patient.
Maybe because I’ve lived in an era of “Have it your way”, “Just do it”, fast
food, and text messaging. I often find myself encouraging my grandkids to be
patient. Then wonder if I’m setting a good example. I’m probably more impatient
with my writing than anything else in life. As I tap on the computer keys and
read books about writing, I pray for God’s guidance and ask him for…patience. I
hope someday to publish a novel.
With God’s
help, I’ve learned to wait on him. Every time I’ve run ahead of God’s plan or
gotten frustrated with waiting, he reminds me he designed me and knows my life.
God’s timing is perfect, whether we agree with it or not. I’d rather wait on
God, than fail miserably. So many times in my life, I’ve run ahead and made
mistakes. When I’ve fallen on my face, I’ve realized once again that God knows
what’s best for me. Praise God for his patience with me.
Waiting is for sure one of the hardest things we do, even after being multi-published.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is, Linda. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI can totally relate, Penny. :-)
ReplyDelete"But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles..." (Isaiah 40:31 KJV)
Love you, girl!
Great verse, Deb. Love to you, too!
DeleteWaiting can be so hard, and your post is a good reminder to me of how important patience is. I especially liked these two sentences,
ReplyDelete"God’s timing is perfect, whether we agree with it or not. I’d rather wait on God, than fail miserably."
Blessings~
Thank you, Sally. I'm glad you stopped by.
DeleteWhat a terrific reminder in this time of healing and postponing things I cannot do right now. You are a treasure!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Molly. Prayers for your healing.
DeleteI can't tell you how many times I asked my loved ones to be patient in a hurried tone because I wasn't being patient. This post was a wonderful reminder. Thank you, Penny!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Julie. I always write to myself when I write my devotions. Thanks for your thoughts.
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