I don’t know about you, but waiting patiently isn’t in my top ten of favorite things to do. I hate being patient, whatever it is—I want it, and I want it now. I would like to think I’m a product of my times and environment. After all, we live in a world of the ‘instant now’. How nice it would be to put the blame somewhere other than my immaturity.
This has been particularly true when it comes to my writing life. I want that answer, that contract, that opportunity—NOW. I don’t want to wait for my experience level to match my ambitions. But, time has taught me that God really does know what He’s doing. I can honestly say I’m glad God has delayed and given me time to become a better writer.
God has shown me that’s all impatience is, immaturity with a mask. So many times in my life, if God had given me the answer the moment I asked, I would have missed out on so much. I would have missed the sweet prayer time, the fellowship with others who shared in my journey, and the ultimate joy of something anticipated and achieved. I would have also missed out on being used by God to teach and comfort others as they saw Him work in my life.
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes. Ps 37:7 (NIV)
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Blessings,
Edie
Thank you for this, Edie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder, Edie! Yes, it's during the waiting that we grow as writers and believers. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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