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Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Psalm 27:14
New King James Version (NKJV)
An impatient person can be prone to doing foolish things. They want what they want when they want it and will sometimes make bad decisions rather than keep waiting for something to happen. These bad decisions can lead to dangerous outcomes.
The driver anxious to get somewhere might jump the red light or exceed the speed limit in order to get where they are going more quickly. The consequences can be unexpectedly bad and sometimes even fatal. The itchiness to move at one's own pace can be a terrible decision if approached haphazardly without thinking clearly.
God's timing is not the same as ours. Sometimes we have to wait for the Lord's schedule and not pursue our own desires. Waiting is rarely easy or pleasant, but when we have to wait then we should accept the situation as it is.
Let God have His way and He will give you what you need to deal with your impatience. There is possibly a good reason for your having to wait. Slow down and look around you. When you move impatiently through life you will miss out on the details that make life more interesting and valuable.
See the good in everything. Even when you have to wait longer than you had hoped.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in
tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
English Standard Version (ESV)
This seems to be a recurrent theme this week in the blogs that I am following. Waiting is always a bit of trial, but like you said, Arlee, if we use that waiting time to look around and really live in the moment, God can use those moments to show us some amazing things and teach us profound truths.
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