Waiting Is Not Easy

When I was a child and was told to wait, waiting seemed forever to me. My uncle told my sister and me if we could sit still and be quiet for five minutes, he would give us each a quarter. What a painful experience for two active, giggly girls! That five minutes seemed like an hour. Time goes much faster for me now, but waiting can still be difficult. We pray and ask God to alleviate pain, to answer a question, to guide us in a decision, and sometimes he says wait. Waiting on God is always for our good, of course. Trust me, I’ve presumptuously charged ahead before, telling myself God would bless my endeavors. When I made a wrong turn God didn’t desert me, but I had to suffer the consequences of my decision. Listen and wait for God. Life is a lot easier that way!