Waiting...

I can be so impatient sometimes. And, yet other times I seemingly have an endless supply of patience. So, what is it that makes it so easy to wait sometimes and impossible others? Well, for me, it's identifying the triggers that cause me to be impatient. This took me years to fully understand and to say I've mastered it would be a gross misstatement. I have so far to go. And, every time I think I'm starting to get it, I find myself in a situation that keeps me humble.

So, what is it that causes me to be so impatient. I believe I've narrowed it down to things I can't control. For instance, if there's something I want to buy, I can be extremely patient in getting it. Because, I know at any time I could decide to just go get it. However, if there's something I can't control it drains my tank rather quickly. I believe it stems from childhood experiences. And, understanding this has helped me a lot.

Something that God has been working with me intensely on over the past year or so is Proverbs 3:5. God's teaching me how to not lean on my own understanding, but to trust Him. It's a lot easier said than done. But, when I lean on Him, not only does He supply the strength I need to not lean on my own understanding, but I also find incredible peace. Because, when I'm leaning on my own understanding, things can get quite scary very quickly. It really does boil down to just trusting Him. The more I trust Him the less impatient I become.

You're hearing a song these days on your favorite Family Friendly radio station that serves as a reminder to continue leaning on Him, even when I grow weary of waiting. Have you heard John Waller's "While I'm Waiting?" Click here to hear it now; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3b2jw1rjBc

Do you find yourself in a situation or circumstance that makes it difficult to wait on Him? If I can be praying for you, please don't hesitate to let me know - joeb@newlifemedia.org


Joe Buchanan serves New Life Media as Network Music Director.www.newlifemedia.org(WBGL,WIBI & WCIC)
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