Do you ever grow impatient with God? Have you ever gotten angry at Him for ignoring you or making you suffer in the waiting? I think if we were all being honest, we would respond with a yes. I love the Lord with all my heart and I get the whole waiting season; I know it makes me stronger and more dependent on Him etc...I am very aware but it still is hard. I truly do not allow myself to really dwell on my current circumstances because I would go into panic mode for sure. But I know my Lord wants me right where I am and nothing that has occurred is of any surprise to Him so what other choice do I have but to accept this "season" of my life and find the joy and peace in it? I could be miserable and dwell on the negative and make myself sick with worry or I can see all the miraculous things the Lord has done for me in the last two years. For the first time in my life I can say I know what it feels like to be free. And I am very happy. I know what you are thinking, "how can she be happy and free with her circumstances?" My response: The Lord. I have the Lord and His blessed assurance. All I have to do is reflect back on all He has done for me and I know that He is the same today and He was yesterday so He will get me through this. I just choose joy. We all know as believers that once this trial ends, another will come along so there is never relief for long therefore we all must study and learn God's word on how to embrace every season we are in. The Lord provides for those that are in their time of famine. He promises the righteous will not go hungry nor would they fall so claim that and meditate on that. If you are waiting upon Him for something and the deadline is approaching, know that He tells us His timing is always perfect therefore He will do what needs to be done in your life on time. They are promises He left for you and for me because He knew these times would come. He does not want us to worry or act on our emotions...He simply wants us to be still in knowing that He is God and to trust Him no matter what. FAITH is believing in what we do not see. I know that my God not only can but will and that is how I remain strong in my faith. So if you are feeling left out, just trust Him today. And rest in His promise for your life. I am, won't you?
James Chapter 1 is a wonderful lesson on waiting upon the Lord, the purpose of trials and how we grow patience and wisdom in Him.
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