Wait Patiently

Do you like those words?  Is it easy for you to wait patiently?  For most who know me you know I like to be in control of things, really who doesn't?  Really that isn't realistic in life is it?  We don't get to control things.  The more I learn to depend and wait patiently on the Lord the more I realize I have little control over things in my life.  Don't get me wrong I realize I have the responsibility to act in a responsible manner with my life and God gives that decision to us daily.  He gives me opportunities every day to depend and wait patiently on him.

Well the last three months have offered lots of opportunity to wait on him.  So I have been striving to "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently on him." Psalm 37:7

I just read a devotional on waiting that talked about getting frustrated in the waiting.  I have had some frustrating days in the past few months trying to figure out what God is allowing in my life.  This devotional talked about letting God move you while you wait and allowing him to offer you many things in your waiting.

 Romans 8:25 says "Wait for it patiently" 

Some excerpts from the devotional:
Patience eliminates WORRY.  The Lord said he would come and His promise is equal to his presence.

Patience eliminates WEEPING.  Why feel sad and discouraged?  He knows your needs better than you do, and His purpose in waiting is to receive more glory through it.

Patience eliminates SELF-WORKS.  "The work of God is this: to believe." John 6:29  and once you believe you may know all is well.

Patience eliminates ALL WANTS.  Perhaps your desire to receive what you want is stronger than your desire for the will of God to be fulfilled.

Patience eliminates all WEAKNESS.  Instead of thinking of waiting as being wasted time, realize that God is preparing His resources and strengthening you as well.

Patience eliminates all WOBBLING.  "He touched me and raised me to my feet." Dan. 8:18  God's foundations are steady, and when we have His patience within, we are steady while we wait.

Patience yields WORSHIP.  Sometimes the best part of praiseful waiting is experiencing "great endurance and patience....joyful" Col 1:11

I am so thankful I have a God who sits beside me in the waiting.  He has been through every test, every needle, every drive, every procedure, and every prayer.  While I still don't know what road we are headed down I know He is still in control and is shaping me for His purposes.  I am so glad I have His strength with me in the waiting.

Today we head back to the neurologist.  Perhaps we will be done with some waiting today.  I feel so very loved by all of you who have surrounded us in prayer, brought meals, provided rides, watched our kids, and supported us in so many various ways.  Know you have been the hands and feet of Jesus to us and we are forever grateful.